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Swimmer Michael Phelps made waves at the Olympics. In fact, he ended up winning fourteen medals and earned the respect of sports fans everywhere due to all he accomplished as an athlete. Now it is being revealed that he has another interest—poker. Phelps recently participated in the Borgata Winter Open as a poker contestant. This is just another sign of how popular the game has become over the years and how many people are interested in playing. Phelps admitted to being a long time fan of the hobby and participating in many online tournaments back in 2008 and 2009. Though other obligations made it impossible to participate in a lot more recent tournaments, he is now back into playing the game and announced his sucess and love for poker.

It was also revealed that Phelps for years has been a staple in online poker play under an anonymous name. He stated recently that he loves the game and playing online is one of the most convenient ways of him playing. He is like a lot of players who find that online gambling is the most flexible hobby with internet capabilities. Though some players are unable to find time to drive to a land-based casino and wait for their favorite game, online options offer a solution. With online gaming anyone with a desktop or laptop and internet access can participate in a wide range of games and enjoy gambling fun. Plus online casinos are getting highly sophisticated in their offerings. Not only are there outstanding start-up bonuses, but players also can find a wide range of VIP bonus programs. That is in addition to the wide range of games available and how they are rotated at casinos throughout any given month.

If you are looking for a good hobby, test your own luck at online gambling. There are a wide range of online tournaments and games that offer you the “real” land-based casino feel. You can participate in the games from the privacy of your own home or any other location where you have internet access. The most fun games are the tournaments and that’s where you are sure to find athletes and celebrities alike. Think about it– the next time you play a game you could be playing against Michael Phelps.