wagerer

Definition of wagerernext
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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  • Now, with one-year mercenary players plus rapid roster turnover, the first game deters even the most addicted sports gambler.
    Mac Engel July 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • More than half of the players who participated in the poll believe that the league has devoted sufficient attention and resources to help prevent players from partnering with gamblers.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 28 July 2026
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“Wagerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagerer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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