If you want to know who some of the world’s top poker playing celebrities are, then look no further…
In no particular order, but very much the man of the moment after his Oscars Argo success, we have actor-director, Ben Affleck. When he’s not acting or directing, Ben is often to be seen at the poker tables in some of Hollywood’s top poker games. Ben has reportedly been given a poker tutorial by professional players Amir Vahedi and Annie Duke, and is a regular entrant in the annual World Series of Poker. In fact, back in 2004 he won the California State Poker Championship and a $356k prize to go with it – as if he needs it!
Next up, we have Spiderman, aka actor Tobey Maguire. Tobey has played in various poker tournaments and, according to the professional player Phil Hellmuth, he’s won over $10m in Hollywood homegames.
Perhaps a surprise inclusion on our list is the most successful Olympian of all time in the shape of Michel Phelps. Michael has won 14 Olympic gold swimming medals, but still finds time for a little poker and reportedly plays online a lot.
Actor James Woods, star of over 70 movies, also makes the list. He’s thought to have a contract with online poker site Hollywood Poker.
Former Aussie cricketer and hair loss hero Shane Warne (now engaged to Elizabeth Hurley) is a regular player at celebrity poker events and previously signed an endorsement deal with 888 poker.
The first lady on our list is actress Shannon Elizabeth. The star of American Pie movies where she played the role of Nadia, Elizabeth once said poker was her “second career” and is a top celebrity player.
Now what we want to see is the top celebrity players in their very own tournament to see who’s the best, once and for all!
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