"
Gambler" is a song by American singer
Madonna from the
soundtrack album to the 1985 film
Vision Quest. The song was written solely by Madonna, while the production was handled by
John "Jellybean" Benitez at her request. It was released as the second single from the film's soundtrack album on October 3, 1985, by
Geffen Records. "Gambler" was never released in the United States, at the request of Madonna's own
Sire Records. The music video of the song is an excerpt from the film.