Thesaurus results for BETTOR

bettor

noun

ˈbe-tər

variants or better

as in gambler

one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event) bettors on the horse race have to place their bets at least 20 minutes before the start of the race

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Recent Examples of bettor And while millions of dollars are traded in the markets by betters looking for an edge, Goldenberg said Cuban intelligence and their allies in China and Russia are likely monitoring the markets as well. —

Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 7 May 2026 The bettors were given a line of credit and didn’t have to put up their own money to place bets, according to the indictment. —

Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026 Prediction market Kalshi shows 67% of bettors believe the number will be above 60,000 jobs created. —

Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 6 May 2026 Before the game, Rozier allegedly tipped off a group of bettors, who wagered on his plan to leave early — generating tens of thousands of dollars in profits. —

Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bettor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bettor

gambler

Noun

The industry fought hard to retain its proposition bets, which allow gamblers to wager on individual athletes’ performances and to combine those performances into bigger packages, known as parlays.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Even if there is credible evidence that a gambling company tried to exploit a gambler’s addiction, that evidence might not be enough to win a gambler’s lawsuit against that company.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026