Hoài Linh addicted to gambling is information that has shocked many fans. Many people choose to turn their backs, while others remain determined to believe in their childhood idol until the end.
But what is the truth? Is it possible that this male comedian is not like the image of “simple and rustic – with a scarf” that he has built over the decades?
Hoài Linh addicted to gambling using donated money for the wrong purpose?
In 2021, artist Hoài Linh was involved in the biggest drama of his life with allegations of “holding” charitable money and using that money to gamble.
In the donation statement for the Central region floods, the male artist was exposed with a line stating “lì xì lộc phát”. Many netizens believe that this is money from the betting site refunding him after losing too much, and even the amount lost must be in the billions for the refund to be 9,999,999 VND like that.
However, according to many lines of evidence “defending the idol” in the case of Hoài Linh’s gambling addiction, it is argued that this is a lucky money from the bank sent to the actor during the Lunar New Year.
After a long time has passed, this news remains a one-sided story from the online community. Currently, the male artist has not yet clarified, and the authorities have not initiated prosecution, so it cannot be accused that Hoài Linh is addicted to gambling in this event.
Rumors of Hoài Linh frequently gambling at casinos
Right after Hoài Linh responded to the rumors of misusing donated money, a clip of his ex-wife Khánh Bình accusing this comedian of frequently gambling all night long surfaced, becoming a trend that piqued people’s curiosity about the truth.
Khánh Bình, the ex-wife, is someone who has contact, meets, and knows many behind-the-scenes stories of overseas artist groups, including Hoài Linh and close colleagues.
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When telling the story, she mentioned her husband when performing with the veteran artist but did not earn much money because he had spent his fee and personal money at the Australian casino. Even the amount lost could reach several hundred thousand dollars in a day. Not only at casinos, Hoài Linh is also a notorious high roller, spending from several hundred million to billions of VND each day.
The late artist Chí Tài once shared about Hoài Linh’s gambling addiction
In a short clip from a talk show of the late artist Chí Tài, he mentioned that the hobby of Hoài Linh playing gambling is real. Uncle Linh really enjoys this game, and many times he played cards to the point of exhaustion, even falling asleep during performances. The late artist added that he did not consider this a bad habit but just a personal hobby of Hoài Linh, so he did not judge much. He only hoped that Hoài Linh would reduce his gambling to maintain his health and save money.
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“Looking at Hoài Linh outside these days, he looks very dark, but not just dark. It’s dark red” – the late artist shared. Looking at the way Chí Tài spoke and his sad attitude shows that he is very concerned and worried about his colleague of 20 years. The truth about whether Hoài Linh is addicted to gambling has basically been answered through these shares.
Hoài Linh gambling authentically in his role – real people, real scenes?
If you are someone who frequently watches the comedies that Hoài Linh has performed, there are many skits related to betting and gambling. Although it is just acting, the way the actor uses words in the performances is realistic and articulate, like a true gambler.
In the play “Ru lại câu hò”, Hoài Linh describes in detail the Roulette wheel with the green slot number 0 – winning 7 thousand dollars. In the play “Hỏi vợ cho con”, Hoài Linh plays the role of a traditional father in a red long dress and turban but is actually gambling on football betting right during the Tet holiday, missing out on his son’s wedding.
Most recently, in a clip remembering the late artist Chí Tài, Hoài Linh played the role of a casino boss very convincingly with the game of blackjack. In many other performances, Hoài Linh has excellently portrayed a true gambler with expertise that rivals any betting expert.
If viewed positively, comedian Hoài Linh has seriously researched knowledge to make the performance perfect. However, it also raises the question of whether the comedian has become too familiar with these terms in everyday life, which is why he performs so realistically and smoothly.
So is the rumor that Hoài Linh is addicted to gambling true?
The fact that the male comedian has been present at many casinos around the world – places where he has traveled to perform – is entirely true. Images of comedian Hoài Linh at casinos have been posted on YouTube, livestreamed, and recounted by many colleagues.
All of these images only prove that Hoài Linh has been to casinos and has played, but there is no specific evidence that Hoài Linh is addicted to gambling like gamblers who are ready to bet all night long. Additionally, the male artist only uses USD to play in countries that permit betting, so he does not violate the law or the moral standards of Vietnam.
As of now, Hoài Linh has not been discovered or investigated by authorities for illegal gambling like many other artists. Therefore, the fans of this artist can rest assured and continue to follow their idol’s journey.
Conclusion
Whether Hoài Linh is addicted to gambling or not is a personal choice and preference of the comedian. Everyone has the right to follow their own interests, as long as they do not violate the law or moral standards. However, as a public artist, this may have some impact on fans, especially the youth.
