Poker and Politics

In this day and age (as has been the case throughout history) celebrities have enjoyed the game of Poker. When it comes to Poker celebrities, there are come contemporary luminaries that truly enjoy the game of Poker.
Through this article, a look at some of the current celebrities who enjoy Poker is presented. A reader might be surprised by who amongst the A List enjoys a good game of Poker with some degree of regularity.

The singer and actress Madonna actually can be seen playing Poker in a couple of her music videos. What most people do now know is that Madonna and her husband, British director Guy Ritchie, are regular Poker players.
In fact, Madonna is so incredibly serious about the game of Poker (as is her husband) that she and Ritchie actually have taken Poker lessons from Scottish Poker champion Alan Norris. In fact, many observers and social commentators actually credit Madonna with making Poker cool … again.

Actor and current Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger is a big Poker fan. He regularly plays a game of Poker with fellow body building buddy Franco Columbo. The two buff players have been hard at the game for years. When it comes to Poker and celebrities, the Governor is at the top of the list.
In fact, the Governor is such a fan of the game that there actually is an official Arnold Schwarzenegger Poker board made of lead weighted rosewood and hard rock maple. An autographed version of the Poker board sells for almost $600.

U2 front man and international humanitarian Bono has long been a fan of the game of Poker. Indeed, according to Bono when he was twelve years old he studied the Poker grandmasters. He tells fans and friends that he has been hooked on the game ever since. In considering Poker celebrities, Bono has been one of the longet playing members of the Poker and celebrities set.

Will Smith, the actor and rapper, is nothing less than a Poker fanatic when it comes to Poker celebrities. In fact, he is so serious about the game that he was even asked to write the forward to a recent book on Poker success.
Indeed, Smith is so tremendously hooked on the game of Poker that on Valentine’s Day one year his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, gave to Smith private Poker lessons from a pro. Truly, when it comes to Poker and celebrities, to Poker celebrities, the Smiths and their devotion to the game is unparalleled.

Musician and singer Sting is a grand fan of the game of Poker. He has even taken on Poker pros for a match here and there. In 2000, Sting played a match for charity with internationally renowned Poker champion Garry Kasparov. Sting, alas, lost … but the experience did not dim his interested or participation in the game. He continues to be one of the most engaged Poker celebrities in the celebrities and Poker universe today.

Rising star Jude Law, who is gaining credits in Hollywood, has long been a player of Poker, a long time member of the celebrities and Poker set. He has been an avid fan of the game of Poker since he was a primary school student and continues to play frequently to this very day. He oftentimes will play a game of Poker when talking a break during the shooting of a film.

Poker is beloved by so many celebrities, Poker the musical production actually played for a few years in London and for a short time on Broadway. Perhaps on some level a musical is the pinnacle of the whole union between celebrities and Poker.