Seven-card stud player, e.g., who's holding this puzzle's cards (their best hand is spelled out in the circled squares) (7)

I believe the answer is:

gambler

(Other definitions for gambler that I've seen before include "Speculator" , "one who takes chances!" , "Risk-taker" , "One who bets" , "One who takes risks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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