There are lots of athletes all around the world who have a strong penchant for online gaming. So when they are not on track and field, you might find them at some plush casino making big bucks. Online casino gaming is something that has made a considerable mark on people all across the world. The prospects of winning big by playing a few games online and putting some money on the table are something that has fascinated people from all walks of life. Most of the mobile slots for British players have been designed in such a way so as to attract more and more players on a regular basis. The usual trend is athletes simulating their own self in video games. Let’s take a closer look at some of these famous athletes that have a great thing for gaming…
10 – Xavier Woods
He is known to be a fearsome WWE wrestler and at the same time, he is known to be a musician as well. His sheer love for video games knows no bounds. He apparently manages a channel on YouTube with the name UpUpDownDown. Those who have been gaming for years will definitely get the reference as it happens to be a cheat code used widely in “Contra”. As an avid gamer, Woods has a penchant for card-based games.
9 – Gordon Hayward
Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward is a known face in the gaming industry with his craze for IGN Pro League. Hayward had spoken out against Colin Cowherd’s remark about gamers being losers. He has been in the eSports scene for a very long time and stays active in the community.
8 – Demetrious Johnson
Known as “Mighty Mouse” in the UFC Flyweight category, Demetrious Johnson happens to be a hardcore gamer. As anyone would expect him to be playing sports-based games, he actually doesn’t. Demetrious is more into fantasy-based games, which give him a chance to do things that he normally doesn’t get to do in real life. He happens to be a huge fan of The Legend of Zelda and Onimusha among other games. These were featured as the games played by the fighter in the UFC Magazine. On the other hand, he loves playing Tekken and has even told that he takes inspiration from the gameplay in order to perform well inside the Octagon.
7 – Damian Lillard
Way back, Damian Lillard was the face of the EA Sports NBA Live 2015 edition and fans took him to be someone who might be an avid gamer. Known as the deadliest point guard in NBA, he is actually someone who enjoys gaming a lot, especially Fight Night series. Damian even went on to claim that he had walked into the EA headquarters and urged them to come up with a new edition of the game.
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6 – Eric Berry
Known as the Cancer survivor who made it back to the field within 7 months of diagnosis, Berry is a Pro-Bowl athlete for Kansas City Chiefs. He is also known to be someone who is into video games and has even competed in gaming tournaments. Hence, the fascination of gaming knows no bounds as even sportspersons tend to enjoy playing themselves on sports-based video games. Furthermore, there are lots of mobile slots for British players that are developed and made available online for people to try out. This shows how the gaming industry has made a huge mark in the lives of people from all walks of life.
5 – Cam Newton
I’m not really sure why he would want to play so much Madden when his work at the NFL is the same thing! Maybe it is th only way he can help his team win the Super Bowl! (ouch, burn!)
4 – Paul George
Often called one of the best players in the NBA he is often found relaxing playing NBA on the PS4! When asked why he would play a game he plays professionally in real life he said he enjoyed the virtual players giving him a challenge because they don’t in the real world.
3 – Anthony Davis
Anthony Marshon Davis Jr. is an American professional basketball player who often plays the power forward and centre positions. In some down time, he can often be found playing NBA 2K16! I wonder what team he picks to play with?!?
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2 – Emmanuel Frimpong
FC Ufa’s Emmanuel Frimpong doesn’t mess around and foul while on the field. But apparently, in the game, he is willing to play dirty to win the match.
1 – Chuck Liddell
Charles David “Chuck” Liddell was an American mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. One of the best fighters in the world and what does he play when he finds time to relax? Yes, he plays EA Sports UFC till his fingers hurt.
