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
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.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Sports betting can tempt athletes to manipulate games or lead them to face harassment from gamblers upset with their performance.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Public health advocates believe prop bets lead to more addictive behavior, especially since gamblers can place the bets mid-game.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Polk estimates that the majority of gamblers who don’t have other sources of income, such as sponsorships or social media channels, will either fail to turn a profit under the new rules or begin playing in more off-the-books games.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 21 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
What Sands wants to build are casinos that feature Vegas-style games — blackjack, table poker, randomized slot machines — that can lure more gamblers and their dollars.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Sports betting can tempt athletes to manipulate games or lead them to face harassment from gamblers upset with their performance.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Public health advocates believe prop bets lead to more addictive behavior, especially since gamblers can place the bets mid-game.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Polk estimates that the majority of gamblers who don’t have other sources of income, such as sponsorships or social media channels, will either fail to turn a profit under the new rules or begin playing in more off-the-books games.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 21 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
What Sands wants to build are casinos that feature Vegas-style games — blackjack, table poker, randomized slot machines — that can lure more gamblers and their dollars.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamblers
bettors
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Collier mostly welcomes the attention, but talked about a side effect of growing sports betting — death threats from disappointed bettors.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Prediction market Kalshi shows 67% of bettors believe the number will be above 60,000 jobs created.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Gamblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamblers. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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