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
Wallach added that the most likely legal fallout would come from private civil lawsuits, brought by bettors who lost money after relying on Polymarket’s misleading marketing.
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Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
For sports bettors in states like Tennessee and Nevada, winnings will only be subject to federal income taxes, as the state does not levy a tax on individuals.
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Kay has hit 12 betters, most in the majors, in his first 66 1/3 innings.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
When clear, consistent information about their activity is provided, bettors are more empowered to make informed decisions about their play, which helps keep it recreational.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Since his heroics in Game 4, bettors have become enamored with the Knicks’ Swiss Army Knife.
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Mark Selig,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
The bad news for bettors is that there's no obvious right side.
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Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
Regardless of exactly how Thursday plays out, the game should see significant action among Maryland bettors.
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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.
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Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
For sports bettors in states like Tennessee and Nevada, winnings will only be subject to federal income taxes, as the state does not levy a tax on individuals.
—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Kay has hit 12 betters, most in the majors, in his first 66 1/3 innings.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
When clear, consistent information about their activity is provided, bettors are more empowered to make informed decisions about their play, which helps keep it recreational.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Since his heroics in Game 4, bettors have become enamored with the Knicks’ Swiss Army Knife.
—
Mark Selig,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
The bad news for bettors is that there's no obvious right side.
—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 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
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Death threats from gamblers to a journalist reporting on an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
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Table tennis remains one of the most popular sports for Colorado gamblers to bet on, with $989 million wagered since legalization.
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“Bettors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettors. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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