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nounsomeone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement
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nouna person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
Definition that contains gambler
- loser a gambler who loses a bet
- winner a gambler who wins a bet
- shooter a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
- bookie a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)
- bookmaker a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)
- crapshooter a gambler who plays the game of craps
- high roller a gambler who wagers large sums
- smart money money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors (especially if they have inside information)
- crap-shooter a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
- sporting man someone who leads a merry existence; especially a gambler on the outcome of sporting events