Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gambler
• gamester
• wagerer
• punter
• speculator
• piker
• high roller
• handicapper
• sharper
• dicer
• bookmaker
• oddsmaker
• bluffer
• tipster

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bettor

The sport of kings, as it was known, also transcended class boundaries, with blue-collar bettors mixing with relatively wealthy owners and middle-class fans. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

The long shots Value bettors can find some very good odds on the clubs that books and markets aren’t loving right now. — Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

This was, in part, because horse racing was the only legal game in town for bettors. — Rebecca Egan McCarthy, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

Sports betting sites make money by taking a portion of bettors' losses. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 July 2026