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Need a laugh between spins? Here are our favourite gambling jokes, from one-liners to poker puns, a mix of old classics and new ones from the UltraGambler team. Share them at your next game night, and maybe skip the guy who just lost his rent.

Funniest gambling jokes

Gambling one-liners

  • I told my wife I’d stop gambling. She bet me I couldn’t.
  • My slot strategy is simple: spin until the machine feels as tired as I do.
  • I don’t have a gambling problem. I have a winning problem: I keep not doing it.
  • The house always wins. That’s why I play from the flat.
  • I bet on a horse at ten to one. It came in at quarter past four.
  • My bankroll and my diet have one thing in common: both disappear by Friday.
  • I tried a betting system. The system worked. I didn’t.
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Poker jokes

QuestionPunchline
Why did the poker player bring a pencil to the table?In case he had to draw.
Why are poker players great at camping?They always know when to fold.
What do you call a poker player with no tells?A very boring dinner guest.
Why did the poker player refuse to play in the jungle?Too many cheetahs.
What’s a poker player’s favourite kind of music?Anything with a good bluff-ing beat.

Casino and slot jokes

QuestionPunchline
Why did the slot machine go to therapy?It had too many issues paying out.
What did the roulette wheel say to the player?“Round and round we go, and your money goes with me.”
Why don’t skeletons play blackjack?They have no body to split with.
How do you leave a casino with a small fortune?Arrive with a big one.
Why did the dice get a promotion?It was always on a roll.
Casino jokes

Sports betting jokes

  • My accumulator had nine legs. It still couldn’t run.
  • I backed the underdog. Turns out it really was a dog.
  • Cash out? I prefer the suspense of losing slowly.
  • My team needs one goal to win my bet. They’ve needed it since 2019.

A note before you share

Gambling jokes land best when everyone at the table is having fun. If someone is struggling with their gambling, read the room. Our responsible gambling guide has tips on keeping play fun.

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Gambling jokes FAQs

What is the best gambling joke?

A classic: how do you leave a casino with a small fortune? Arrive with a big one.

Are gambling jokes offensive?

Most are harmless fun, but be mindful of anyone who has had problems with gambling.

Can I share these jokes?

Of course. Share away, and link back to UltraGambler if you post them online.

About the author: Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of UltraGambler. He has more than 20 years' experience in bookmaking and the casino industry, and has spent the last 7 years reviewing online casinos. Jason oversees every review and rating on the site, and has run real-money payout tests at 1win, iWild, FortuneJack, Tsars and Casoo.

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