Recovered gambler? (6)

I believe the answer is:

better

I believe this clue is a double definition.

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

'gambler' is the second definition.
(someone who makes bets is a gambler)

(Other definitions for better that I've seen before include "he will take risks" , "More satisfactory or partly recovered" , "More appropriate; gambler" , "Superior; gambler" , "layer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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