List of Popular American Celebrities Involved in Sports Gambling
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In the world of entertainment and sports, it's not uncommon to find celebrities with a penchant for gambling. From rap stars to Hollywood actors, many famous personalities have been known to place large bets on major sporting events.
One such figure is 50 Cent, considered one of the best rappers of his generation. The rapper, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, has documented his betting habits, with his most famous bets including agreeing to share a nude photo on Twitter if the New York Giants lost Super Bowl XLVI (thankfully for his fans, they didn't). He also made a $500,000 profit on the New York Giants to defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 NFC Championship game.
Floyd Mayweather Jr, a legendary boxer with 15 major world championships across different weight classes and an unbeaten record, is another celebrity known for his love of sports betting. Mayweather has been known to place huge wagers on major sporting events and often flaunts his winnings on social media. Some of his famous bets include $85m on Conor McGregor to lose to Dustin Poirier and $52m on Canelo Alverez to lose to Dmitry Bivol.
Mickelson, one of the greatest golfers of his generation, has also been known to engage in sports betting. In 2000, he famously won big after putting $20,000 on the Baltimore Ravens to win Super Bowl XXXV.
Ben Affleck, known for his roles in Good Will Hunting and Gone Girl, has also been known to dabble in sports betting. In addition to this, Affleck regularly competes in poker tournaments and has been known to play high-stakes poker games with his friend Matt Damon. Recently, Affleck signed with prominent betting operator WynnBet as a brand ambassador and regularly stars in commercials promoting the sportsbook.
Birdman, known more for being a record label boss, has been known to post his sports betting successes and losses on social media. In 2010, he made a $1m profit (on a $4m bet) on Floyd Mayweather Jr to defeat Shane Mosley, but lost $2m betting on the Miami Heat to defeat the Dallas Mavericks in the 2010 NBA Finals.
Celebrities like Drake, LeBron James, and Birdman have also been known for placing large bets on sports events, with mixed outcomes including significant wins and losses.
It's important to remember that while sports betting can be a fun and exciting way to engage with sports, it should always be done responsibly. For those interested in sports betting, it's always a good idea to do your research and understand the risks involved.
