Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with gambler in American Collocation
gambling frequently or in large amounts
hardened
heavy
inveterate
notorious
He was known to be a heavy gambler, and was declared bankrupt when he failed to meet a tax demand.
as a job
professional
Black made a good living as a professional gambler, backing horses or playing poker.
using a computer
online
Statistics suggested that online gamblers were predominantly women.
unable to stop
compulsive
pathological
problem
Nine out of ten problem gamblers are men.
someone who has given up gambling
recovering
reformed
As a recovering gambler, I can tell you that once this illness gets hold of you, you lose all thought for anyone else.