Gambler

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmblər/

Gambler (noun)

  1. A person who bets money or valuables, hoping to win more, often taking risks.
  2. A person who makes a living by betting, using skill or knowledge to choose bets.
  3. A person who repeatedly risks money in games of chance, even when it causes problems.

Examples

  • A risk-taking gambler plays even when the odds look bad.
  • The risk-taking gambler ignores warnings and keeps betting.