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 In the 2020s so far, a bettor backing the underdog every time would be up $1,650. —

Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026 For a casual bettor, this is a different language. —

Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026 Before the game, Rozier allegedly tipped off a group of bettors, who wagered on his plan to leave early — generating tens of thousands of dollars in profits. —

Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 1 May 2026 Given this, savvy bettors wait to place their wager until just before post time to better ascertain the final odds. —

Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bettor

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gambler

Noun

Jackson said that the company should have spent more on marketing and promotions in a competitive environment but that there was a lack of storylines around NFL players that would drive gambler engagement.

— Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Though Turner suffered the occasional gambler’s setback, his was a life marked mainly by triumphs and staggering successes.

— Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026