bettor

noun bet·tor \ ˈbe-tər \

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|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Examples: bettor in a Sentence

Definition of bettor

: one that bets

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Examples of bettor in a Sentence

Thousands of bettors were at the race track last weekend.
bettors on the horse race have to place their bets at least 20 minutes before the start of the race

Recent Examples of bettor from the Web

Millions of bettors watch football games, juicing media rights fees and sponsorship revenues.

— tom krasovic, sandiegouniontribune.com, "A non-factor in Vegas, does Major League Soccer need to hit the books to have a shot?," 25 June 2018
But a ruling Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court has opened the door for states to unveil legal betting on real games, too -- the type of wagering that bettors in this state once enjoyed for nearly two decades.

— sean meagher, OregonLive.com, "Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 score, TV channel, how to watch live stream," 15 May 2018
Overlooking him, especially in exactas and trifecta, could be dangerous to a bettor's wallet.

— bob "railbird" roberts, cleveland.com, "Kentucky Derby 2018: Newspaper handicappers know the drill," 4 May 2018
The top contenders have met and often exceeded expectations, and at least half a dozen will converge on Louisville with solid arguments to capture the hearts of fans and bettors.

— childs walker, baltimoresun.com, "Kentucky Derby 2018: five storylines," 27 Apr. 2018
But thanks to a terrible turnover in the Caps’ defensive zone, Anthony Cirelli swooped in and nailed an empty-netter with just two seconds left: A potentially offsides empty net goal with two seconds left breaks under 6 bettors' hearts.

— charles curtis, For The Win, "A meaningless Lightning empty-net goal with nearly 1 second left cost bettors," 18 May 2018
Mendelssohn likely will find more favor with bettors.

— mark inabinett, AL.com, "Kentucky Derby 2018: Well-traveled Mendelssohn seeks breakthrough," 3 May 2018
Know a buzz horse among the Derby contenders Every year, there are a couple horses, besides the favorite, getting a lot of buzz and seen by bettors as possible sleepers.

— allison ross, The Courier-Journal, "Don't want to sound like a Derby newbie? Use these 8 tips and you'll be an instant insider," 31 Mar. 2018
Think of casino bettors who believe their technique can affect a roll of the dice.

— edward tenner, Time, "Search Engines May Seem All-Knowing, But They’re Not. Here’s How to Get More Trustworthy Results," 26 June 2018

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