as in gamblers
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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gamblers
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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.—
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
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“Gamesters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamesters. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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