The actor was reportedly slapped with a lifetime ban from Las Vegas' Hard Rock
Ben Affleck is a pro when it comes to blackjack. Amid reports the actor has been slapped with a lifetime ban by a Las Vegas casino for being "too good" at the game, it's emerged the actor previously scooped a massive win back in 2001.
Numerous reports this weekend have claimed that the Hollywood star was recently stopped by security guards at a high rollers' table at the Hard Rock Casino in Vegas and given a lifetime ban.
According to insiders, hotel staff were "polite" to him, simply saying: "You are too good at the game". Card counting is not illegal, but is considered valid grounds upon which to get a player banned.
A source close to Ben has told EntertainmentWise: "He got banned from playing blackjack not the casino. The security said we have to stop you because 'you are too good'. The hotel was really nice, told him he could play other games and ended up getting him and Jennifer a car back to their hotel. He and Jennifer were there on a quick getaway before he has to leave for Detroit to shoot Batman".
A spokesperson for the hotel and casino has also spoken out, denying to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Ben has been barred from the venue.
Ben Affleck was reportedly enjoying a trip to Vegas with his wife Jennifer Garner when he was stopped at the blackjack table (WENN)
“Mr. Affleck, a valued guest of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, is not banned from our property and is welcome back any time,” hotel spokeswoman Abigail Miller stated.
Miller did not say though if the Oscar winner would be allowed back at its gaming tables.
Whether Ben will be allowed back at the high rollers table or not, the star is known to be a champion blackjack player, The New York Daily News report that back in 2001, Affleck raked in a whopping $800,000 playing blackjack at the Hard Rock.
Witnesses reportedly saw a then-29-year-old Affleck pay out $150,000 in tips to dealers and waitresses in the high-rollers’ Peacock Lounge after his big win.
News Source:www.entertainmentwise.com
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