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
But now, federal prosecutors say Hennen is the fixer behind the biggest point-shaving scandal in history, accused of bribing 39 college players, corrupting 17 programs and fixing — or trying fix — 29 games to enrich himself and other gamblers.
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Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Fight among gamblers leads to murder charge Fossett earned his place in Fort Worth history on the night of May 29, 1899.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
To help a few gamblers hit on the first-half spread — and make tens of thousands of dollars while doing it, according to his indictment.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Of the 29 games allegedly targeted by gamblers, attendance at these contests rarely topped 3,000.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
On Sunday, the Golden Globes featured Polymarket’s forecasts throughout the broadcast—because apparently Americans wanted to know whether online gamblers favored Amy Poehler or Dax Shepard to win Best Podcast.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026
Five of the defendants were described as fixers; three with connections to players through coaching and training and two described as gamblers and sports handicappers.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
College basketball players were bribed to throw games and enrich sports gamblers during a recent period from September 2022 to February of last year.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
And while casinos on the Strip have been hit hard by a decline in foreign visitors in the past year, Downtown Vegas has been buoyed by American gamblers, attracted to cheaper hotel rooms, the walkability of Fremont Street and the spectacle of Circa.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Fight among gamblers leads to murder charge Fossett earned his place in Fort Worth history on the night of May 29, 1899.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
To help a few gamblers hit on the first-half spread — and make tens of thousands of dollars while doing it, according to his indictment.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Of the 29 games allegedly targeted by gamblers, attendance at these contests rarely topped 3,000.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
On Sunday, the Golden Globes featured Polymarket’s forecasts throughout the broadcast—because apparently Americans wanted to know whether online gamblers favored Amy Poehler or Dax Shepard to win Best Podcast.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026
Five of the defendants were described as fixers; three with connections to players through coaching and training and two described as gamblers and sports handicappers.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
College basketball players were bribed to throw games and enrich sports gamblers during a recent period from September 2022 to February of last year.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
And while casinos on the Strip have been hit hard by a decline in foreign visitors in the past year, Downtown Vegas has been buoyed by American gamblers, attracted to cheaper hotel rooms, the walkability of Fremont Street and the spectacle of Circa.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamblers
bettors
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The bettors sat hunched against the storm of his criticism.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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While McVay could surprise bettors and use Ferguson less often this week, his usage in the Divisional Round and in the previous meeting against the Seahawks is encouraging for his receiving outlook on Sunday.—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Gamblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamblers. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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