gambler

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Unless you’re a gambler addicted to risk-taking, you should avoid these stocks — if not sell them short.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Pro gambler James Holzhauer in 2019 rattled “Jeopardy!” traditionalists by hopping around the board to maximize his money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Patty Glaser tried to calm a feud involving Paramount President Jeff Shell and gambler R.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Barrett is known to be a gambler, or former gambler.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

No wonder Jamie had more than twenty-four dollars; he was a gambler and a cheapskate.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg