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

At traditional sportsbooks, longtime professional bettors often have their bets limited and accounts banned. — Chad Millman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

That provides tons of betting options for new and veteran sports bettors. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Five professional sports leagues and their players associations have aligned forces to ask for protections for players and staff who face threats and harassment from sports bettors. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

The higher the price of gas goes, the more miserable Republicans become, and the more bettors see the Dems winning. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

With Noah Cameron on the mound Monday for the Royals’ game against the Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium, bettors had to like seeing the over/under set at 9 runs. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Many bettors use nonsensical pseudonyms or random strings of letters and numbers for their aliases. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

In contrast, in the 39 states where sports betting is lawful, bettors must be at least 18 years old and, in most states, at least 21. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026