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Common collocations with gambler in American Collocation

gambler noun countable

US /ˈɡæmblər/

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.