variants
or betters
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
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Recent Examples of bettors
Beck's performance against FSU caught the attention of bettors over the weekend.
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Once upon a time, bettors had to get creative when the sports calendar went quiet.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Fantasy players, bettors and even casual observers of the sport have universally had enough of this experience.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The two companies are teaming up to enhance the viewing experience for NBA betters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Tom’s committed to meticulously curating its TV calendar—making sure to appeal to fantasy football players and sports bettors who are interested in watching more than just the local team—and publishing the schedule online well in advance of game day.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Circa Sports caters to sharp bettors Circa is usually the first sportsbook to open college football betting lines each week during the season, drawing in action from the sharpest bettors in the world.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Regardless of exactly how Thursday plays out, the game should see significant action among Maryland bettors.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
On paper, a draw suits both sides and could be a viable route for bettors – but something tells us neither side will be particularly happy to settle for that.
—Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Once upon a time, bettors had to get creative when the sports calendar went quiet.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Fantasy players, bettors and even casual observers of the sport have universally had enough of this experience.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The two companies are teaming up to enhance the viewing experience for NBA betters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Tom’s committed to meticulously curating its TV calendar—making sure to appeal to fantasy football players and sports bettors who are interested in watching more than just the local team—and publishing the schedule online well in advance of game day.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Circa Sports caters to sharp bettors Circa is usually the first sportsbook to open college football betting lines each week during the season, drawing in action from the sharpest bettors in the world.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Regardless of exactly how Thursday plays out, the game should see significant action among Maryland bettors.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
On paper, a draw suits both sides and could be a viable route for bettors – but something tells us neither side will be particularly happy to settle for that.
—Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bettors
gamblers
Noun
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Those would cap how much money some gamblers can lose.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Like him, many of the mostly 20-something male gamblers start out with $1,000.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Bettors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettors. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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