as in betting
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
wagered 20 dollars that his favorite team would win
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Recent Examples of wagering
Backdoor betting refers to wagering through less regulated channels like prediction markets, rather than highly regulated state casinos and sportsbooks.
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Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The Post also analyzed the money spent to show how much people are wagering, which sports are most popular for betting, and how much revenue sportsbooks are earning.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Backdoor betting refers to wagering through less regulated channels like prediction markets, rather than highly regulated state casinos and sportsbooks.
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Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
The Big 12 also has its own sports betting policy that forbids coaches, staff and athletes from engaging in sports wagering activity that undermines the integrity of games.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
According to BetMGM, wagering across all soccer leagues throughout the year has increased 90 percent compared with 2022.
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Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Some bettors might be wagering in anticipation of one last great run by either or both of them.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Texas Tech’s athletic director has issued a statement that seems to be an attempt to distance the university from a judge’s controversial decision allowing Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026 despite his ban by the NCAA for wagering on college sports.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
During the November 2022 general election, California voters decisively rejected competing sports wagering initiatives in one of the most contentious ballot measures in the state’s political history.
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Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The Post also analyzed the money spent to show how much people are wagering, which sports are most popular for betting, and how much revenue sportsbooks are earning.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Backdoor betting refers to wagering through less regulated channels like prediction markets, rather than highly regulated state casinos and sportsbooks.
—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
The Big 12 also has its own sports betting policy that forbids coaches, staff and athletes from engaging in sports wagering activity that undermines the integrity of games.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
According to BetMGM, wagering across all soccer leagues throughout the year has increased 90 percent compared with 2022.
—
Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Some bettors might be wagering in anticipation of one last great run by either or both of them.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Texas Tech’s athletic director has issued a statement that seems to be an attempt to distance the university from a judge’s controversial decision allowing Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026 despite his ban by the NCAA for wagering on college sports.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
During the November 2022 general election, California voters decisively rejected competing sports wagering initiatives in one of the most contentious ballot measures in the state’s political history.
—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wagering
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Businesses are betting on the World Cup, night markets and cultural events to revive Olvera Street.
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Just 11 days into the tournament, and with a month still remaining, this upstart sector of the betting industry, which allows users to bet on sports and a wide variety of other real-world events, has already notched billions of dollars in wagers.
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Less than five minutes after going up 1-0, Bosnia-Herzegovina now leads 2-0, putting it in great place to advance to the knockout stage.
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Data center demand grows Artificial intelligence and cloud computing have intensified the search for reliable, around-the-clock power sources, putting advanced nuclear technologies in the spotlight.
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So does state funding for gambling prevention, education and services — which is often drawn from state tax revenue collected from gambling companies.
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Players are increasingly defying age by playing well deep into their 30s, and the Mavs are gambling that Irving will fall into the LeBron category.
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“Wagering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagering. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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