as in wagerer
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
marveled at the huge swarm of gamblers in the casino
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That approach has come under new scrutiny after Thomas, one of the league’s biggest stars, was harassed by a bettor at a Philadelphia race earlier this month.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025 -
Widespread issue The issue of bettors harassing athletes is widespread across sporting disciplines, with tennis and NBA players reporting instances of abuse.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
9 June 2025
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Initially, some speculators were concerned that homebuyers would be hesitant to purchase in an area that recently burned.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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That’s not to say speculators are necessarily out of luck, though the options are not without controversy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Gambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambler. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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