With the nation's two biggest sports in a lockout (c'mon Goodell & Co.!), athletes are coming up with creative ways to break the monotony. Some like planking, others bull riding. But one of the favorite baller pastimes is gambling. The excitement and competition attracts even the least likely of athletes (word to Paul Pierce). Today marks the final day of 2011 World Series of Poker and in light of the finale we're bringing you the biggest high rollers in the sports world. From Floyd Mayweather Jr. dropping $100,000 on a half of NBA basketball to John Daly losing $60 million at casinos throughout his career, here are the 10 Biggest Athlete Gamblers...
The 10 Biggest Gamblers in Sports History
From MJ to Mayweather, check out these baller high rollers whose large bets caused controversy.
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