Noun: gambler gam-blu(r)
- A person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
"The compulsive gambler lost his savings at the casino"
- Someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement
"The gambler invested heavily in volatile stocks";
- risk taker, chancer [Brit, informal]
Derived forms: gamblers
Type of: actor, adventurer, doer, venturer, worker
Encyclopedia: Gambler, The