The fascination for casino movies and games has skyrocketed since the advent of online casino games in India. This comes despite the stringent casino regulations.
With these new platforms, the Indian casino market attracts everyone who is passionate about games or wants to try out their luck.
In this article, you can find out the Indian celebrities who promote gambling and spend thousands of dollars on casino games.
Top Indian Celebrities Who Gamble and Their Most Liked Gambling Activities
Most Indian celebrities, especially Bollywood celebs, consider gambling as one of the best sources of entertainment as well as money.
Let’s explore more about the Bollywood celebrities who are passionate about online casinos.
Akshay Kumar
You may be familiar with Akshay Kumar (54 years) as one of the richest Bollywood actors and Martial artists.
He is known for his outstanding performance in films like ‘Hera Pheri’ (2000), ‘Airlift’ (2016), ‘Raksha Bandhan’ (2022), and so on.
Along with his love for acting, Akshay Kumar keeps his enthusiasm for casino games, especially card games like Blackjack, Baccarat, Card Poker, etc.
A man of luck
The Indian casino market believes that Akshay is a man of luck and wins most casino games he plays.
In fact, this gambling attraction may be a family heritage. For her 80th birthday, Akshay took his mother to Singapore for casino-hopping activities.
He also shared a post on Instagram where he talked about taking his mother to her favourite place, on her birthday: the casino.
Ravi Kapoor aka Jeetendra
Ravi Kapoor (80 years), popular as Jeetendra, is a veteran Bollywood celebrity who acted in a plethora of films and is known for classics like ‘Nagina’ (1986) and ‘Humjoli’ (1970).
Although he is a film actor, you can sometimes find him relaxing in his free time in casinos in Goa.
He is an enthusiast of card and table games, including Craps and Roulette.
The “King of Card Parties”
Jeetendra’s mansion in Bombay is a real casino, filled with a variety of gambling tables, a bar, and Rummy counters.
He hosts grand casino parties on special occasions at his Bungalow. This is why the Bollywood industry praised him as the ‘King of card parties.’
Minissha Lamba
When exploring Indian celebrities who love gambling, the Bollywood industry surfaces a beloved actress: Minissha Lamba (37 years).
Minissha is a versatile actress and starred in famous films like ‘Yahaan’ (2005), ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ (2008), and ‘Well-Done Abba’ (2010).
This is not her only set of skills, as she is an exceptional player of Poker games too.
A Professional Poker Player
She participated in the Poker tournaments in India like “Deltin Poker Tournament” and “India Poker Championship.”
She also participated in the international tournament “WPT500 Aria Poker Tournament” held in Las Vegas in 2017.
She ranked third among the women Poker players in India.
Herman Baweja
Herman Baweja (35 years) is a well-known Bollywood actor on the Indian Poker circuit. He made his debut in the Bollywood film industry as a doctor protagonist.
You may watch his impeccable acting in the film ‘Love Story 2050’ (2008).
Apart from his acting and dancing skills, Herman is arguably one of the best gamblers in India.
Always Present
Herman’s impressive performance in Poker games made him the most expected celebrity face in the Poker tournaments.
He participated in multiple Poker tournaments, including IPC 10K Freezeout in 2010, the 2011 IPC 30K event, and more.
Aamir Khan
You may be most familiar with the Bollywood actor Aamir Khan due to his versatile roles in movies like ‘Lagaan’ (2001), ‘3 Idiots’ (2009), ‘Dangal’ (2016), etc.
Amir was spotted at casinos several times as he enjoys casino games. There is also gossip of hosting card parties at his Bungalow occasionally.
Although his love for Poker games is popular, he lacks the skills and perfectionism for it compared to his acting.
He has a favourite game
The attraction to gambling comes as a ritual for Aamir Khan. During Diwali, the most awaited activity for him is playing Poker.
Indian Celebrities Who Promote Indian Casinos and Gambling
In India, many casinos choose celebrities from Bollywood and cricket as their brand ambassadors:
- The former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni promoted the online gambling platform Pokerstars from 2020.
- The other iconic Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is promoting ComeOn Casino with ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle.
- The Bollywood actress Amy Jackson is brand ambassador for Rummy passion.
- Sunny Leone is a brand ambassador of Jeetwin Casino.
- The other famous Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri is the promoter of the popular casino platform Betway.
Other Indian celebrities with passion for gambling
Apart from these five, there are many other Indian celebrities with passion for casino games, including Shahid Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Shilpa Shetty, and more.
Even though the celebrities above prefer Poker, others enjoy games like slots, and Roulette. Card games like Blackjack and Baccarat, however, remain top-fashion for Indian celebrities.
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