One holding all the cards (6)

I believe the answer is:

dealer

(Other definitions for dealer that I've seen before include "Trader; card player" , "putting his cards on the table?" , "Merchant" , "Stockjobber" , "Person engaged in trading" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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