wagerer

as in gambler
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event) as a wagerer of very small amounts, my uncle regards a visit to the racetrack as simply a pleasant way to spend the afternoon a wagerer who can't resist a good gamble

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gambler
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  • Casual gamblers—those who aren't in the trade or business of gambling—must report and pay taxes on any winnings.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The gambler won more than $212,000.
    Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Wagerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagerer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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