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Richer gambler on his way (6,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

better off

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'richer' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'gambler on his way' is the wordplay.
'gambler' becomes 'better' (someone who makes bets is a gambler).
'on his way' becomes 'off' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'better'+'off'='BETTER-OFF'

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(Other definitions for better off that I've seen before include "having lost less" , "in happier financial circumstances" , "with more money" , "Someone setting out for the bookies" , "wealthy" .)

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