An avid sportsman and gambler, Henry loved to hunt and played dice, tables and cards and gambled frequently. But despite these appetites, Henry outlawed betting when he realized his soldiers spent so much time on it.
Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Henry VIII
In honor of the 500th anniverary of King Henry VIII's coronation on June 24, 1509, TIME found 10 interesting tales about the famous monarch.
The Betting Man