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
In this case, a bettor would have to wager $425 to win $100 on the Eagles.
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
While Magny is the betting underdog, the bettors are invested in him with 74 percent of the bets and 75 percent of the handle on Magny.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Monthly bettors experiencing a gambling problem, according to the study, jumped from 20.9% in 2022 to 25.6% in 2023 and climbed again in fall of 2024 to 28%.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 31 July 2025
Even bettors who don't see any yearly profits could still end up owing thousands to the IRS.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 25 July 2025
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
While Magny is the betting underdog, the bettors are invested in him with 74 percent of the bets and 75 percent of the handle on Magny.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Monthly bettors experiencing a gambling problem, according to the study, jumped from 20.9% in 2022 to 25.6% in 2023 and climbed again in fall of 2024 to 28%.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 31 July 2025
Even bettors who don't see any yearly profits could still end up owing thousands to the IRS.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bettor
gambler
Noun
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Casual gamblers—those who aren't in the trade or business of gambling—must report and pay taxes on any winnings.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The gambler won more than $212,000.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Bettor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettor. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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