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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The biggest player-specific market was on whether the Thunder’s Jalen Williams would score 25 points—bettors gambled an average $289 on the possibility.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025 -
Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers, along with the U.S. Open and June 12 MLB slate, presents a great opportunity for new bettors to use the BetMGM bonus code NW150 to claim one of the two welcome offers.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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My favorite account of the crisis of 1907 was that of Jesse Livermore, one of the largest speculators of the time.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Initially, some speculators were concerned that homebuyers would be hesitant to purchase in an area that recently burned.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Gambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambler. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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