Thesaurus results for BETTOR

bettor

noun

ˈbe-tər

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Definition of bettor

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 Retail Sportsbooks in Missouri There are plenty of options for sports bettors to place a bet at retail sportsbooks in Missouri. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 As a bettor climbs the tiers, the perks get bigger and better, from free bets and swag to primo seats at games, fancy dinners and even concert tickets. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bettor

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gambler

Noun

Jonathan Cohen, who leads gambling policy at the American Institute for Boys and Men, praised these moves but said their impact may be limited, pointing to data from state regulators showing that few gamblers utilize similar tools on sportsbooks.

— Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Over time most gamblers lose, and like them my performance was trending southward consistently — and fast.

— Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026

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betting (on)

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bettors

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