gamesters

plural of gamester
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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  • Jonathan Cohen, who leads gambling policy at the American Institute for Boys and Men, praised these moves but said their impact may be limited, pointing to data from state regulators showing that few gamblers utilize similar tools on sportsbooks.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Sportsbooks know how to identify and restrict gamblers’ behavior.
    — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026
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“Gamesters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamesters. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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