gambler

Example Sentences

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According to See, she became a big gambler and loved trips to Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Pro gambler James Holzhauer in 2019 rattled “Jeopardy!” traditionalists by hopping around the board to maximize his money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Unless you’re a gambler addicted to risk-taking, you should avoid these stocks — if not sell them short.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Taylor’s career pivoted in the ’80s, when he became a professional gambler and a rogue on the Atlantic City casino strip.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Usually, when I track someone down under, the gambler tends to blow eye-popping numbers of notes.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu