Rap superstar Jay-Z is desperate for a break from his hectic U.K. tour schedule - so he can hit London's casinos.

The Big Pimpin' hitmaker, real name Shawn Carter, is currently playing a string of dates across the country, including performances at England's famous Glastonbury festival and London's O2 Wireless music event.

And Jay-Z, who harbours a secret love of gambling, enjoys being able to hit the poker and blackjack tables without being hassled by fans - so he refuses to reveal his favourite hangouts.

He tells London's Time Out magazine, "I'm a pretty big, almost professional, gambler.

"I'm not gonna say any names because that'll mess it all up, but there're these little private clubs you can go to in the West End where you can hang out and gamble, and it's pretty cool."