For those unversed, Mars’ association with gambling traces back to his pre-fame days. In fact, in an interview with GQ in 2013, he had reminisced about his experiences at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. “I used to be like a loudmouth. You know the guy, people would want to take his money. If you do get them to lose, they’re out for you, they’re gunning for you. And that’s when they’re weak. And that’s when you jump or pounce on them.”