as in wagerer
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
marveled at the huge swarm of gamblers in the casino
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Recent Examples of gambler
The debate went nowhere until the mid-17th century, when a French gambler and intellectual socialite enlisted the help of mathematician Blaise Pascal.
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Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
DeStefano said the betting experience has evolved over the years and now many gamblers are making their wagers on their phones.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Those crazy, diverse individuals, that tribe of oddballs and eccentrics, dreamers, and gamblers who make up this business.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Jeff Shell, who resigned Wednesday as president of Paramount Skydance amid a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed against him and the company by a professional gambler, is set to receive $5 million in severance payments plus several million dollars in stock.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Other opponents fear the decision will come down to the vast economic impacts casinos can have on local, regional and state economies, rather than on the negative consequences for gamblers and their families.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Freudenberg helped start a support group for parents of teen gamblers, and their numbers are growing.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
In 1947, Landis’ successor, Happy Chandler, suspended Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher, in part, for his ties to gamblers.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
DeStefano said the betting experience has evolved over the years and now many gamblers are making their wagers on their phones.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Those crazy, diverse individuals, that tribe of oddballs and eccentrics, dreamers, and gamblers who make up this business.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Jeff Shell, who resigned Wednesday as president of Paramount Skydance amid a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed against him and the company by a professional gambler, is set to receive $5 million in severance payments plus several million dollars in stock.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Other opponents fear the decision will come down to the vast economic impacts casinos can have on local, regional and state economies, rather than on the negative consequences for gamblers and their families.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Freudenberg helped start a support group for parents of teen gamblers, and their numbers are growing.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
In 1947, Landis’ successor, Happy Chandler, suspended Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher, in part, for his ties to gamblers.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambler
Noun
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What better way to wrap up a hectic work week than with your favorite speculator right here at The Athletic!—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whatever the medium—oil or steel—true collectors, as opposed to speculators, are not often keen to part with a coveted piece during their active collecting years, or even beyond.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jones, a onetime teammate of James, was arrested last October along with Portland Trail Blazers head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and others, including a sports bettor accused of cashing in on injury information.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jones was charged with Terry Rozier and others after federal prosecutors in Brooklyn accused them of helping a network of sports bettors who wagered based on nonpublic information.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambler. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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