gambler
/ˈɡæmblər/
noun
- A person who plays games of chance for money, often regularly or habitually.
- Professional gamblers study odds and statistics to improve their chances.
- She is a cautious gambler who never bets more than she can afford to lose.
- The gambler spent every weekend at the horse racing track.
- A person who takes risks, especially in business or finance, hoping for large gains.
- The real estate gambler bought several properties during the market downturn.
- He's a gambler at heart, always investing in risky startups.
- The stock market gambler made a fortune by betting on volatile tech stocks.
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