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high-rolling

American  
[hahy-roh-ling] / ˈhaɪˈroʊ lɪŋ /

adjective

Informal.
  1. gambling, spending, or living extravagantly or recklessly.

    high-rolling gamblers; a high-rolling investor.


Example Sentences

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In recent years, Beijing has cracked down on high-rolling gamblers and their agents, once responsible for the majority of Macau’s casino revenue, forcing companies like Las Vegas Sands to pivot to mass-market customers.

From Barron's

Ghislaine Maxwell compiled the birthday book, collecting sentiments from Epstein’s friends and then gifting the album to her high-rolling financier bestie.

From Los Angeles Times

The activists have been heavily criticised by city officials, who argue that such high-rolling visitors are an important source of income.

From BBC

Ethics Commission, Lee finally broke his silence, divulging details of the high-rolling trip and insisting that he paid for his share.

From Los Angeles Times

By the encore, he'd given up all pretence of being a high-rolling playboy.

From BBC