Words similar to gambler

Example sentences for: gambler

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F. A more successful gambler (6) = BETTER
In the schematic role of a sober, family-man gambler called Knish, John Turturro proves that he doesn't always need to chew the scenery: Mumbling, hovering, shuffling in the margins, he makes you watch him closely to discern his real, complicated feelings.
As punt is a Briticism for gamble, punter in the sense of gambler is a Briticism; there are many US equivalents, the most common being sucker .—Editor]
It's also voracious: A typical gambler addicted to blackjack takes about 20 years from placing the first bet to bottoming out; a gambler hooked on video poker needs less than three years.
There are minor variations in the kinds of slot machines you'll find, and casinos are always coming up with mindless variants on the classic table games, but in essence what every gambler is buying is simply opportunity.