bettors

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

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Recent Examples of bettors For most bettors, a low-risk bet-and-get offer will provide more practical value. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 There, Matthew Gaskell, a British psychologist and expert on gambling addiction, said that the bettors that companies are most interested in are, well, losers like me. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026 Much as Las Vegas casinos plied high rollers with gourmet meals and lavish entertainment, sports gaming apps are now rewarding VIP bettors with luxury suite access, autographed jerseys and unique fan experiences. — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bettors
gamblers
Noun
  • Casinos offer voluntary self-exclusion programs for compulsive gamblers; birth plans allow devotees of natural labor to deny their future selves an epidural.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Applicants to the list can visit one of 32 in-person sites in Illinois, half of which are casinos, which for compulsive gamblers may invite additional temptation and discourage signup.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Bettors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettors. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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