as in gambler
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
a casino with enough roulette wheels, blackjack tables, and slot machines to satisfy even the most die-hard gamester
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gambler
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Sports betting forums are purely for the potential benefit of the individual gambler.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025 -
Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025, ESPN reported, and gamblers won at least $450,000 wagering on both of the athlete's pitches.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Gamester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamester. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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