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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Noun
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For the year, bettors wagered more than $6.4 billion and collected more than $5.9 billion in winnings.—
Alan Wooten,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025 -
Key angles bettors should consider: 2-Year-Old Races: Saratoga is a major launching pad for juvenile runners.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The Casino element is obvious: speculators bought $SCIHUB hoping for returns, driving its $20 million market cap despite only $500,000 reaching Sci-Hub.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Ginsberg also noted that the grind back to record highs comes as large speculators take out larger short positions, betting that prices will fall.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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“Gambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambler. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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