high roller

Example Sentences

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One of Milligan's friends recalls visiting him in LA, as he lived a lavish, "high roller" lifestyle, according to the documentary.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2021

Because he was a high roller the casinos put him up in $2,000-a-night suites and offered him VIP tickets to the best shows.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2020

A Broadway gambler bets that a Runyonesque high roller cannot take a sidewalk soul-saver on a date to Havana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2019

Ms. Warren’s involvement comes despite a record indicating that when it comes to gaming, she’s not a high roller.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2018

She said Dray was, like, a high roller, and that was bad.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi