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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The favorites are rewarding bettors and especially moneyline bets as more moneyline parlays cashed in during Sweet 16 games.
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This performance reinforces their value not just to the Selection Committee, but to analysts, fans, and bettors seeking a competitive edge.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Access $150 Bonus or $1K Safety Net bet365 Sportsbook is delivering two types of options for bettors this weekend.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Keeping an eye on fitness updates can give bettors an edge before the odds shift.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This performance reinforces their value not just to the Selection Committee, but to analysts, fans, and bettors seeking a competitive edge.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Access $150 Bonus or $1K Safety Net bet365 Sportsbook is delivering two types of options for bettors this weekend.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Keeping an eye on fitness updates can give bettors an edge before the odds shift.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Bettor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettor. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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