Thesaurus results for BETTOR

bettor

noun

ˈbe-tər

variants or better

as in gambler

one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event) bettors on the horse race have to place their bets at least 20 minutes before the start of the race

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Recent Examples of bettor Flagg is +185, meaning a bettor could wager $100 to profit $185. —

Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026 Waddle moved bettors’ money, but not the line. —

Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026 Central to the lawsuit are in-game bets, which focus on micro events—such as what will happen on the next play—served to bettors continuously throughout a game. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026 The bill would force bettors to cough up any profits from shady transactions along with a 10% fine, according to Politico, which first reported the new legislation. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bettor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bettor

gambler

Noun

For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Jeff Shell, who resigned Wednesday as president of Paramount Skydance amid a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed against him and the company by a professional gambler, is set to receive $5 million in severance payments plus several million dollars in stock.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026