Gambler

/ˈɡæm.blɚ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who bets or wagers money on the outcome of a game, event, or contest.

As a seasoned gambler, he always assesses the odds before placing his bets.

A person who engages in risky activities, often in pursuit of excitement or profit.

She is a gambler not only in casinos but also in the stock market.

Someone who habitually plays games of chance.

The gambler was known for his late nights at the poker table.

Derived from the word 'gamble', which originated in the late Middle English from the word 'gambol'.

high roller

A person who plays at high stakes.

play the odds

To take calculated risks based on probabilities.

take a gamble

To take a risk in hopes of a favorable outcome.

bet

To stake money or something of value on the outcome of a game or event.

wager

An agreement between two or more parties regarding the outcome of an event, often involving money.

poker

A card game commonly associated with gambling.

High roller

He's a high roller who frequently plays in the biggest games.

Action junkie

As an action junkie, he always looks for excitement in gambling.

Shark

He’s a shark at the poker table, always outsmarting his opponents.