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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  • Facing off against an older woman at the table, the high-stakes gambler appears to be relishing a winning streak.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
  • What often brings spouses of gamblers into counseling — with or without their partner — is a big, upsetting shock.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Wagerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagerer. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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