"gambler" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events (synset 110138501)
is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being
subtypes:
- ex-gambler - a former gambler
- better, bettor, punter, wagerer - someone who bets
- bookie, bookmaker - a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)
- crapshooter - a gambler who plays the game of craps
- croupier - someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table
- high roller - a gambler who wagers large sums
- loser - a gambler who loses a bet
- handicapper, odds-maker - someone who sets the betting odds based on calculations of the outcome of a contest (especially a horse race)
- crap-shooter, shooter - a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps
- plunger, speculator - someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
- sporting man - someone who leads a merry existence; especially a gambler on the outcome of sporting events
- winner - a gambler who wins a bet
Someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement (synset 110138857)
is a type of: adventurer, venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks

same as: risk taker