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bettor

noun

ˈbe-tər

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Definition of bettor

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 Unfortunately, there are several instances of bettors harassing players lately. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 Casual bettors originally backed Team USA to win the World Cup at 60-to-1 odds, and that has flowed steadily with every impressive win. — Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The lawsuit similarly alleged that DraftKings' marketing and VIP loyalty programs resulted in gambling addictions among bettors. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 One bettor made a $3,252 profit on a $2,838 wager, the indictment said, and another made a $2,107 profit on wagers totaling $2,400. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bettor

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gambler

Noun

Prosecutors detailed at least four games in which the defendants are alleged to have schemed to have Beasley manipulate individual game stats for the benefit of gamblers.

— Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 1 July 2026
The gamblers collectively profited about $100,000 on that game, the feds charge.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

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betting (on)

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bettors

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