as in wagerers
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 gamblers
Death threats from gamblers to a journalist reporting on an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
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Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Death threats from gamblers to a journalist reporting on an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
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Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Gambling can also be a health risk, as illustrated through Sorsby receiving treatment for gambling addiction, and lead to financial problems for gamblers.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
Two gamblers at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento won back-to-back jackpots of more than $200,000 apiece, casino officials reported.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
As recently as two weeks ago, federal prosecutors alleged in an unsealed indictment that Terry Rozier, one of the players caught in that probe, accepted $100,000 to leave a game with a foot injury so that a group of gamblers could cash in on a hefty profit.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
According to their plea agreements, Lopez and Gonzalez went into local casinos to hunt winning gamblers.
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CBS News,
4 June 2026
The Justice Department alleged in the first indictment that Laster then sold the tip to several gamblers, who wagered more than $200,000 on Rozier’s plan.
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Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Table tennis remains one of the most popular sports for Colorado gamblers to bet on, with $989 million wagered since legalization.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Death threats from gamblers to a journalist reporting on an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Gambling can also be a health risk, as illustrated through Sorsby receiving treatment for gambling addiction, and lead to financial problems for gamblers.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
Two gamblers at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento won back-to-back jackpots of more than $200,000 apiece, casino officials reported.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
As recently as two weeks ago, federal prosecutors alleged in an unsealed indictment that Terry Rozier, one of the players caught in that probe, accepted $100,000 to leave a game with a foot injury so that a group of gamblers could cash in on a hefty profit.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
According to their plea agreements, Lopez and Gonzalez went into local casinos to hunt winning gamblers.
—
CBS News,
4 June 2026
The Justice Department alleged in the first indictment that Laster then sold the tip to several gamblers, who wagered more than $200,000 on Rozier’s plan.
—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamblers
bettors
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With a second left, and the Bucks up by seven points, Beasley challenged a Clippers shot and dashed past four players to grab his fourth rebound and securing a win for the bettors as the horn sounded.
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The United States against Bosnia-Herzegovina is poised to become the most-bet World Cup game in American history, as bettors continue to embrace the global game and demonstrate patriotism by backing the home team.
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“Gamblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamblers. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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