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
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
For gamblers looking to try their luck elsewhere, casino hotels like the Hard Rock and Ocean Casino Resort are buzzy and directly on the Boardwalk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
Research shows that frequent deposits into online gambling accounts are an indicator of problem gambling, Ball said, and those who repeatedly reload accounts are more likely to be high-risk gamblers who experience bigger losses.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
This is about a modern commercial gambling industry that understands how to turn recreational gamblers into more continuous, high-frequency and intensive gamblers with predictable consequences.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 8 May 2026
High-roller gamblers Huda and Saleem Lahlouh from Yorba Linda aren’t putting the brakes on their monthly trips to Las Vegas.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Jimmy Fallon helped all the degenerate gamblers out there choose a Kentucky Derby winner by having puppies (who each represented a Derby horse) run to kibble.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Self-exclusion programs provide an opportunity for gamblers to ban themselves from gambling facilities and betting apps.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After initially maintaining his innocence, NBA champion Damon Jones has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after giving insider information before it was made public to benefit gamblers.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
For gamblers looking to try their luck elsewhere, casino hotels like the Hard Rock and Ocean Casino Resort are buzzy and directly on the Boardwalk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
Research shows that frequent deposits into online gambling accounts are an indicator of problem gambling, Ball said, and those who repeatedly reload accounts are more likely to be high-risk gamblers who experience bigger losses.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
This is about a modern commercial gambling industry that understands how to turn recreational gamblers into more continuous, high-frequency and intensive gamblers with predictable consequences.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 8 May 2026
High-roller gamblers Huda and Saleem Lahlouh from Yorba Linda aren’t putting the brakes on their monthly trips to Las Vegas.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Jimmy Fallon helped all the degenerate gamblers out there choose a Kentucky Derby winner by having puppies (who each represented a Derby horse) run to kibble.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Self-exclusion programs provide an opportunity for gamblers to ban themselves from gambling facilities and betting apps.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After initially maintaining his innocence, NBA champion Damon Jones has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after giving insider information before it was made public to benefit gamblers.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamblers
bettors
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Lawmakers in Washington have been particularly concerned about how people with insider information could manipulate the markets and defraud other bettors.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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The revelation is part of an early picture starting to emerge of a tangled web of bookies, bettors and alleged, if ineffective, enforcers.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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“Gamblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamblers. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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