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high-stakes gambler

NOUN
high roller
Synonyms


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The buyer was the Houston-based energy trader and high-stakes gambler Bill Perkins, 54, who won a bidding war against 22 other prospects.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2023

They joined Ken Jennings, whose 74-game streak in 2004 has never seriously been challenged and high-stakes gambler James Holzhauer, who won 32 in 2019, in the “Jeopardy!” top five.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2022

Paddock was also a high-stakes gambler betting more than $10,000 a day.

From Time • Oct. 4, 2017

The visit comes as investigators continue pursuing leads to learn a motive for the attack Sunday by Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler and retired accountant who had no known history of mental illness.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2017

The high-stakes gambler who falls for a missionary.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2015