high roller
noun
1
: a person who spends freely in luxurious living
2
: a person who gambles recklessly or for high stakes
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Examples of high roller in a Sentence
a high roller known for his lavish parties
The casino offers special deals to attract high rollers.
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Until now, these rarefied suites have been the exclusive purview of high rollers with million-dollar credit lines, but following the property's sale to MGM Resorts in 2022, things are changing.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2024
As ticket prices have ballooned to hundreds and thousands of dollars, out-of-state high rollers have largely elbowed Louisvillians out of the track for their century-and-a-half-old celebration on the first Saturday in May.
—The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2024
So, this game type is more advantageous for high rollers who are willing to bet more at once.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
And Vegas, with its flow of high rollers, is a major destination for private jets throughout the year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 9 Feb. 2024
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2024
As ticket prices have ballooned to hundreds and thousands of dollars, out-of-state high rollers have largely elbowed Louisvillians out of the track for their century-and-a-half-old celebration on the first Saturday in May.
—The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2024
So, this game type is more advantageous for high rollers who are willing to bet more at once.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
And Vegas, with its flow of high rollers, is a major destination for private jets throughout the year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 9 Feb. 2024
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“High roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20roller. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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