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 framework includes a 10% tax on sports betting gross receipts and requires operators to verify that bettors are at least 21. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

All of them, at one point, had been professional sports bettors. — Chad Millman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Matching the offer to the bettor A cautious bettor testing the waters gains more from DraftKings or bet365, since both pay out regardless of whether the first bet wins. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Five professional sports leagues and their players associations have aligned forces to ask for protections for players and staff who face threats and harassment from sports bettors. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026