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For some, gambling is entertainment and some others have made it their profession. Pushing luck aside, some gamblers have made their way to rake in hundreds of millions with their games. If you are keenly interested in casino gambling, you should know about these richest gamblers in the world.
1. Bill Benter: Estimated to make $100 per year, Bill Benter holds the top spot when it comes to counting the richest gamblers. A professional gambler, his good game got him banned from all casinos in Vegas. He then moved to Hong Kong and shifted to horse betting. He even ended up creating software for it.
2. Tony Bloom: A man who started honing his gambling skills at the tender age of 8, held the title of UK’s godfather of gambling, to ultimately the world. He turned his skills into a profitable business by opening several online casino sites and even has a consultancy on sports betting.
3. Edward Thorp: Famous for his mathematical knowledge and skills, he taught the world ‘card counting.’ He then made fortunes from it in baccarat and backgammon. He even tapped into the stock markets and made billions from it. He is said to have a net worth of $800 million.
4. Billy Walters: Known for playing on huge bets, one of his bets was $3.2 million. With illustrious experience and a family background of gambling, Walters holds a 30-year winning streak in the game. He has a wealth of close to $200 million.
5. Zeljko Ranogajec: One of the secretive gamblers on the scene, not much is known about his life. But he reportedly has a photographic memory and intense math skills that resulted in his huge winnings. He was banned by most Australian casinos so he raked in millions through horse betting. His estimated wealth is about $600 million.
6. Phil Ivey: A top poker player, he is the one to take big risks. While he won over the house edge in poker, he is known as a World Poker Tour champion. He has won over $19 million in live tournaments and has a net worth of $100 million.
7. Dan Bilzerian: Coming from a strong financial background, Dan Bilzerian only made it stronger with his high-stakes poker playing. Although the source of his wealth is disputed, he participates in private cash poker games. He doesn’t play with the professionals anymore.
8. Doyle Brunson: With a successful 50-year career in poker, he secures a spot among the richest gamblers. A player so good at the game, that there are two hands named after him: Brunson (Hand of 10 and 2) and Doyle Brunson (Ace and queen on any suit). He has a net worth of $75 million.
9. Howard Lederer: A professional poker player he also made money from helping others play the game. He was a common face on the poker circles, doing commentary to media appearances. He found the Full Tilt Poker and has a net worth of $60 million.
