An excessive fondness for gambling; a deep addiction to gambling.
他从小就染上了盘龙之癖，对赌博情有独钟，难以自拔
He developed an addiction to gambling from a young age, having a particular fondness for it and finding it hard to quit.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Jin Dynasty, there was a man named Liu Yi, whose courtesy name was Pan Long. He was a notorious gambler, exceptionally fond of gambling. His addiction was such that he would often place bets worth millions, an astonishing sum that made many people fear him and unwilling to gamble with him.
Consequently, he had to go to the East Palace (Dongfu) to gather people for gambling.
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