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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That approach has come under new scrutiny after Thomas, one of the league’s biggest stars, was harassed by a bettor at a Philadelphia race earlier this month.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
Widespread issue The issue of bettors harassing athletes is widespread across sporting disciplines, with tennis and NBA players reporting instances of abuse.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
The latest DraftKings promo code offer gives new bettors a $200 bonus after any $5 wager on Terry McLaurin and the Commanders or the rival Eagles on Thursday Night Football.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Dardis took the phone and answered calls from bettors around the country, including one from a man named Amos who wanted to place a bet on a football game.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
Widespread issue The issue of bettors harassing athletes is widespread across sporting disciplines, with tennis and NBA players reporting instances of abuse.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
The latest DraftKings promo code offer gives new bettors a $200 bonus after any $5 wager on Terry McLaurin and the Commanders or the rival Eagles on Thursday Night Football.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Dardis took the phone and answered calls from bettors around the country, including one from a man named Amos who wanted to place a bet on a football game.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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“Bettor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettor. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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