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heavy gamblers

[ˈhɛvi ˈɡæmblərz]
nounpl: heavy gamblers
apostadores compulsivos
1. People who gamble frequently and with large amounts of money, often with a compulsive or addictive pattern
Heavy gamblers often lose significant amounts of money due to their addiction.
Os apostadores compulsivos frequentemente perdem quantias significativas de dinheiro devido ao seu vício.
2. Individuals characterized by excessive gambling behavior and high financial stakes in games of chance
The casino's security team monitors heavy gamblers to prevent money laundering.
A equipe de segurança do cassino monitora os apostadores compulsivos para prevenir lavagem de dinheiro.
NYC Slang
high-rollers (for those with wealth), degenerates (derogatory slang)
Synonyms
compulsive gamblersproblem gamblershabitual gamblerspathological gamblers
Antonyms
casual gamblerslight gamblersnon-gamblers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apostadores compulsivos
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
apostadores viciados
Colloquial variant emphasizing addiction aspect
São Paulo
jogadores problemáticos
Alternative formal term
Portugal
jogadores compulsivos
Portuguese standard term with slight vocabulary difference

Related Idioms & Phrases

hooked on gambling
have a gambling problem
addicted to betting
losing streak
bet the farm
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