Shocking reason why Ben Affleck is banned from playing Blackjack at certain casinos
Topics: Ben Affleck, Las Vegas, Celebrity, Film and TV
Callum Jones
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Topics: Ben Affleck, Las Vegas, Celebrity, Film and TV
Ben Affleck is banned from playing Blackjack at certain casinos due to an incident that occurred in Las Vegas back in 2014.
The actor is known for featuring in films such as Good Will Hunting, Gone Girl and Chasing Army, as well as his very public relationships with the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner.
Affleck has had his fair share of personal problems too, including that of being banned from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Vegas back in 2014.
The actor, who had played in the World Series of Poker with pal Matt Damon, was kicked out of the casino as he was allegedly told by hotel security that he was 'too good at this game' and had an unfair advantage against his competitors.
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Initial reports stated Affleck was caught counting cards by staff, and while it's not illegal, the method is said to give a player an advantage by keeping track of which cards have been dealt to predict the next hand.
Affleck later admitted to the act which is often frowned upon by casinos across the US.
Speaking to Details magazine, Affleck said: "That is true. I took some time to learn the game and became a decent blackjack player. And once I became decent, the casinos asked me not to play blackjack. I mean the fact that being good at the game is against the rules at a casino should tell you something about a casino.
"There's a lot of hospitality, backslapping, when they think you're gonna come in and dump money, and if they think you might leave with some money, it's like, 'You know what? Why don't you try craps or roulette?"
The film star went on to say Blackjack was the only game he would play at the casino prior to his ban.
"I get to correct the impression that there's something wrong with it or that it demonstrates some, like, compulsive activity," Affleck added to Details.
"I will say this: There were a number of casinos that said, 'Hey, you can't play blackjack here. We know you count cards. But, you know, you're welcome to come, do whatever you want, see a show, have dinner. We'll comp ya. Play roulette, we know you don't play craps, but hang out, we still want your presence and business.'"
Despite Affleck's claims, the casino said the actor is welcome at the casino to play other games.
They told ABC News: "Mr. Affleck, a valued guest of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, is not banned from our property and is welcome back any time."