wagerers

plural of wagerer
as in gamblers
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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gamblers
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  • Expectations are high for Hollywood Casino Aurora to attract gamblers and non-gamblers alike with a plethora of dining options, amenities, a hotel and a brand-new gaming floor.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The charges were part of a larger case that implicated 11-year NBA veteran Damon Jones and claimed that non-public insider information was being sold to and used by gamblers to profit on NBA games.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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“Wagerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagerers. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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