# Potapitch — The Gambler character guide

> Potapitch in The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the unfortunate Potapitch

**First appearance:** 0009-x

## Who they are

The Grandmother's loyal old servant who accompanies her to the casino.

## In the story

### [The Grandmother Visits the Casino](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned as being in the background among the crowd, unable to enter the gaming rooms.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gambler_se/chapters/xiii)

Remains in attendance on the Grandmother during her gambling; reports her losses to Alexei.

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