high roller

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In writing the pilot script of “Bookie,” Lorre and Bakay thought it was only fitting that the show find a way to feature a Hollywood star playing a version of themselves as a high roller.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Because he was a high roller the casinos put him up in $2,000-a-night suites and offered him VIP tickets to the best shows.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2020

As one might imagine, Larissa thought she’d slide into the lifestyle of a high roller.

From Salon • Dec. 22, 2018

Ms. Warren’s involvement comes despite a record indicating that when it comes to gaming, she’s not a high roller.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2018

She said Dray was, like, a high roller, and that was bad.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi