gambler
/ˈɡamblə
/noun
A person who gambles: a compulsive gambler...
- He was known to be a regular gambler at casinos and betting shops, went to the gym daily and won karate trophies.
- The Tax Code also requires casinos to gather personal data on their gamblers for reports.
- Some states limit the number of casinos they will accept as well as the amounts of money gamblers can bet.
Synonyms
backer, staker, speculator, risk-taker, better;
North American bettor
informal plunger
British informal punter
North American informal high roller, piker
Australian/New Zealand informal spieler, dasher
