gambling addict; gambling addiction
Refers to a person who is addicted to gambling or the condition itself. Often used in contexts of compulsive gambling behavior.
He is a gambling addict and spends most of his salary on horse racing.
Gambling addiction is a serious form of dependency.
Compound of ギャンブル (gamble) and 狂 (madness, obsession). The exact origin is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for describing addictions or obsessions.