The Super Bowl noticed document betting numbers this yr, no less than for sports activities betting.
But for one ex-NFL participant, the Super Bowl introduced heavy playing losses at a New Orleans on line casino.
Former Philadelphia Eagles middle Jason Kelce was on the town for the massive recreation, which noticed his former workforce sq. off in opposition to his brother Travis. Travis is the beginning tight finish for the Kansas City Chiefs, who have been trying to find their third consecutive Lombardi trophy.
“Casino’s right next door, and because I won so much money last year at Las Vegas [at the Super Bowl], I thought, ‘You know, hey, we’ll just keep this rolling, this will be great,’” he stated on a current episode of the New Heights podcast he co-hosts along with his brother.
He didn’t reveal his precise loss, however it was clear Jason ended up regretting that call.
“I don’t normally go to the casino,” he stated. “It’s just like handing them money.”
Both brothers apparently had a tricky run in New Orleans. Travis’ Chiefs missed out on a three-peat within the 40-22 drubbing and he solely registered 4 receptions for 39 yards within the recreation.
There are a number of casinos within the Big Easy. However, it’s most probably Kelce gambled at Caesars New Orleans.
Since he was on the town for the sport, he seemingly stayed near the Caesars Superdome, the place the matchup was held. The Caesars property is lower than two miles from the stadium.
Jason performed for 13 seasons within the NFL, all for the Eagles. He was named All-Pro six instances and was part of the Super Bowl-winning squad in 2018.
The 37-year-old reportedly earned greater than $80 million throughout that point and in addition has appeared in commercials for Tide, Campbell’s, Kingsford, Courtyard, Buffalo Wild Wings, and General Mills.
It’s a great guess a lot of his bankroll has survived. However, quite a few different celebrities have misplaced some massive {dollars} by partaking in some on line casino playing.
In December, rapper Lil Baby detailed his personal $9 million on line casino loss whereas playing with Nelly.
“One day, probably… 40 hours straight, I lost like, $8 million, $9 million,” he stated. “I made myself stop gambling. I had [my friend and businessman] Mike Rubin write a letter to every casino and ban me from the casino, ’cause I just do shit.”
