By Mitch Gaberlino
Music has always played a pivotal role in our daily lives, and that is why there are different genres of them. There is music to motivate people to win, music for a breakup, for love, makeup’s, loss of loved ones, the list could go on. Music can always serve as our escape from reality and it also inspires us to transform our experience into tunes.
While romance kind of track always seems to take up space in weekly charts, there are many genres of music being released. Even our favourite lyricist doesn’t only release songs of one genre. There are also songs regarding sex, drugs, thug life, rock and roll, gambling and many more being released by artists every day, and some are being used by top online casinos.
As gambling in casinos has inspired hundreds of famous songs, we will be looking at the five most popular tracks about gambling known and is being played in Canada.
The Gambler by Kenny Rogers
This Kenny Rogers’ song about gambling is considered to be one of the all-time favourite tunes for gamblers. The Gambler is a song that was centred on the popular casino game, Poker, which requires a players luck and skill. The Gambler is a top favourite among gamblers, as it tells the story of meeting a mysterious gambler on a train, giving a vital lesson regarding poker and life itself. It was released back in 1978 and has ever since becoming a trend among gamblers in a casino.
Waking Up in Vegas by Katy Perry
Katy Perry dropped the ever-present line “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” in this popular song released in 2009. The popular pop singer has recently been touching up more on the subject of casinos in her music. The music video even visualizes one of Vegas, which is known as the City of Casinos, traditions. It gained quite a popularity among casino lovers, who plays the slot machines.
Luck Be a Lady – Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra can be considered as one of the legendary musicians to grace the earth. But he is not only known for his talents in music but also being an admirer of gambling, as he is often being spotted in Las Vegas. Released back in 1950, Sinatra was often found in the 50s and 60s performing Luck Be a Lady.
Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley
Released by one of the most iconic musical figures in the industry, Viva Las Vegas was released in 1963. It is also one of his most popular tracks ever dropped. From the name itself, you should know that it is a song that was based on the lifestyle living in Las Vegas. It is a track popular among casino lovers, it is also a song known in Canadian casinos.
