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
Who’s going to cover the living expenses of families ruined by problem bettors?
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
That should be a very tempting target for bettors this week, because the 23XI Racing cars seemingly had the same speed as the JGR cars.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
College football bettors are in for a massive weekend that starts with a couple of intriguing Thursday and Friday night matchups.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Even among states that have legalized sports betting, many—including Arizona, Louisiana and Massachusetts—require bettors to be 21, which is older than many college students.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Players, coaches and other staff members also are not allowed to share information with bettors.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
In these markets, PMs offer an inferior product for core sports bettors, with a fraction of the markets, worse speed/latency and no bonusing/promotional reinvestment to keep bettors active.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Once upon a time, bettors had to get creative when the sports calendar went quiet.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 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
Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
That should be a very tempting target for bettors this week, because the 23XI Racing cars seemingly had the same speed as the JGR cars.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
College football bettors are in for a massive weekend that starts with a couple of intriguing Thursday and Friday night matchups.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Even among states that have legalized sports betting, many—including Arizona, Louisiana and Massachusetts—require bettors to be 21, which is older than many college students.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Players, coaches and other staff members also are not allowed to share information with bettors.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
In these markets, PMs offer an inferior product for core sports bettors, with a fraction of the markets, worse speed/latency and no bonusing/promotional reinvestment to keep bettors active.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Once upon a time, bettors had to get creative when the sports calendar went quiet.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bettors
gamblers
Noun
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The effect on problem gamblers was catastrophic.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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What often brings spouses of gamblers into counseling — with or without their partner — is a big, upsetting shock.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bettors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettors. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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