high-rolling
Americanadjective
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 • Jan. 29, 2026
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 • Sep. 10, 2025
The activists have been heavily criticised by city officials, who argue that such high-rolling visitors are an important source of income.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
Other retailers and teams are seeking to capitalize on the Vegas pageantry by debuting special collections that can be shopped by high-rolling race attendees before they’re released more broadly.
From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023
“No family anymore and no money: that was how I started, and it’s no different now. But it’s not a way up, even with high-rolling guys. You should know that.”
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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