Supplied Discover the Biggest Wins and Mind-Blowing Fortunes of History's Top Gamblers Today Casual Players, Excitement Seekers... And Then the Fame Sets In For many people, gambling is a casual pastime - a few hours at the casino, a sports bet placed for excitement or a small wager shared between friends. If they're lucky, perhaps they'll leave with some extra money and a good story to tell. But for a few, gambling is not a game or amusement; it's also their profession, their identity and sometimes even the road to impossible riches.