Synonyms of bettors

bettors

noun

variants or betters

plural of bettor

as in gamblers

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gamblers
• wagerers
• gamesters
• punters
• speculators
• handicappers
• high rollers
• pikers
• sharpers
• bookmakers
• tipsters
• oddsmakers
• dicers
• bluffers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bettors

The sport of kings, as it was known, also transcended class boundaries, with blue-collar bettors mixing with relatively wealthy owners and middle-class fans. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

The long shots Value bettors can find some very good odds on the clubs that books and markets aren’t loving right now. — Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Still, as the season’s profits illustrate, carefully picking home run props can leave bettors in the black. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Accuracy is also crucial, as bettors use the information in real time to make decisions. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026

This was, in part, because horse racing was the only legal game in town for bettors. — Rebecca Egan McCarthy, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

Sports betting sites make money by taking a portion of bettors' losses. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 July 2026

When Morocco faced France in the quarterfinals, Kalshi bettors favored Kylian Mbappé’s side at 76%, while Polymarket users put the team at 62%. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Baseball can be very humbling at times, not just for sports bettors but also for the teams. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026