Ben Affleck Banned from Hard Rock Casino When Caught Counting Cards (2014)
Ben Affleck has been banned for life from the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas after being caught counting cards while playing blackjack. The casino's security team informed him that he was deemed an advantage player. Affleck is set to begin filming a new Batman-Superman feature later this month.
- ▪Ben Affleck was banned for life from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Casino for counting cards.
- ▪The actor was caught on camera by the casino's security team during a game at the high rollers table.
- ▪Affleck's representatives could not be reached for comment regarding the incident.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 02:45:20 +0000 |
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