CHRISTINA RICCI LOVE TO PLAY BLACKJACK

Hollywood actress Christina Ricci has found a new hobby. The star loves to gamble. The 27-year-old was spotted at the grand opening of The Palazzo hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nev., on Thursday, where her favorite game was blackjack. And she admits she has become addicted to the thrill of the game. She tells People.com, "I've learned to love gambling. I was in Australia for a few months and gambling is like a national pastime there, so I learned to love betting on horses, and now I even put in a few football bets and I'm kind of obsessed and into it. Gambling is pretty good. "I have no strategy (with horses) and I never pick winners. But it's still fun."