A compulsive gambler is someone who cannot control their urge to gamble, often risking a lot of money or valuable things because they feel a strong need to keep gambling. Full definition
Another big shift, says Custer, is the growing involvement of compulsive gamblers in betting on football, basketball and baseball. (si.com)
«It's such a hidden thing on college campuses,» says Wexler, a recovering compulsive gambler for 27 years. (si.com)
The U.S. Department of Public Health estimates the number of compulsive gamblers in the nation at nearly 6 million — a figure that rivals the statistic for alcoholism. (religion-online.org)