Next time you are sitting down to a few games online or perhaps having a card evening with your buddies, why not create a compilation track to get you all in the gambling mood! There is no shortage of songs relating to gambling, perhaps this is due to musicians loving a game or two themselves.

It’s a lot of fun finding your favourite casino and gambling songs to get you in the mood for a game or two. Here are our top five suggestions to get you started towards your very own personalised casino mood music cd.

The Gambler – Kenny Rogers

The song is about a chance meeting on a train that results in some invaluable advice being given by the old gambler to the young man. Despite the song being literally about card playing it is often quoted as being a song about life and the lessons we have to learn.

Winner takes it all – ABBA

Released in 1980, the song is really about love, however it can most certainly be applied to a casino visit or a game of cards!

Viva Las Vegas – Evis Presley

One of the kings’ greatest songs and certainly a gamblers’ favourite. Released in 1964, originally it has since been released again and again and is now one of Elvis Presley’s most well known songs.

Luck be a Lady – Frank Sinatra

Old blue eyes, you really can’t beat this song for starting a good evening of cards! The song is about a gambler who hopes to win big at a game and as a result will get the girl of his dreams.

Blackjack – Ray Charles

Ray really does have an unmistakable sound and this gem is a great one to add, even though he is singing about his lack of success at the game!

These are all great additions to your own personal casino soundtrack. There are many more songs out there for you to choose from so have fun finding some inspirational tunes for your night on the tables!