gambler

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Over more than two decades as a professional gambler, Tony Bloom made his fortune playing high-stakes poker, wagering on soccer and cricket, and honing an approach so coldblooded that he was nicknamed “The Lizard.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Professional gambler Tony Bloom bought a 29% non-voting share in Hearts and provided access to his Jamestown Analytics data firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

"As a farmer you're a gambler," she added.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Out of angles to play, he gave up a name of a local gambler.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann