gamblers

plural of gambler
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 Casinos offer voluntary self-exclusion programs for compulsive gamblers; birth plans allow devotees of natural labor to deny their future selves an epidural. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Applicants to the list can visit one of 32 in-person sites in Illinois, half of which are casinos, which for compulsive gamblers may invite additional temptation and discourage signup. — CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 Two gamblers at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln near Sacramento won six-figure jackpots on slot machines over the Labor Day holiday weekend. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026 The funny part is North Texas at Indiana used to be the game that attracted only gamblers, family, friends, and maybe a family of chipmunks that needed something to do on a Saturday. — Mac Engel september 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 Joined by his crew, Shakur stomps him out before the stunned gamblers and boxing fans. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Colorado's self-exclusion list allows gamblers to enroll themselves for periods of one, three or five years, during which they are barred from online sports betting and gambling companies are supposed to stop sending them marketing materials. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2026 Athletes and coaches say they’re being harassed by gamblers more than ever. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Connecticut research found that 71% of gambling revenue comes from just 7% of gamblers, all of whom meet the criteria for at-risk or problem gambling. — Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamblers
bettors
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  • There are plenty of options for bettors to choose from on Sunday, but this Dolphins-49ers match could be a very entertaining game.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Much as Las Vegas casinos plied high rollers with gourmet meals and lavish entertainment, sports gaming apps are now rewarding VIP bettors with luxury suite access, autographed jerseys and unique fan experiences.
    — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Gamblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamblers. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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