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 Argentina is a minus-255 favorite, according to ESPN, meaning a bettor would have to wager $255 to win $100. —

The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 That means a bettor would profit $108 on a $100 bet if the Netherlands prevails. —

Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026 When clear, consistent information about their activity is provided, bettors are more empowered to make informed decisions about their play, which helps keep it recreational. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026 As is often the case, notable wagers arrived that make sane bettors scratch their heads. —

Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bettor

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gambler

Noun

FanDuel’s Fox took exception to accusations that sportsbooks do not actually limit gamblers who show signs of addiction.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
Death threats from gamblers to a journalist reporting on an Iranian missile attack on Israel.

— Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026