as in wagerers
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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Recent Examples of gamblers
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.
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
This is about a modern commercial gambling industry that understands how to turn recreational gamblers into more continuous, high-frequency and intensive gamblers with predictable consequences.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 8 May 2026
High-roller gamblers Huda and Saleem Lahlouh from Yorba Linda aren’t putting the brakes on their monthly trips to Las Vegas.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Jimmy Fallon helped all the degenerate gamblers out there choose a Kentucky Derby winner by having puppies (who each represented a Derby horse) run to kibble.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Self-exclusion programs provide an opportunity for gamblers to ban themselves from gambling facilities and betting apps.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After initially maintaining his innocence, NBA champion Damon Jones has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after giving insider information before it was made public to benefit gamblers.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Sports betting can tempt athletes to manipulate games or lead them to face harassment from gamblers upset with their performance.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Polk estimates that the majority of gamblers who don’t have other sources of income, such as sponsorships or social media channels, will either fail to turn a profit under the new rules or begin playing in more off-the-books games.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
This is about a modern commercial gambling industry that understands how to turn recreational gamblers into more continuous, high-frequency and intensive gamblers with predictable consequences.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 8 May 2026
High-roller gamblers Huda and Saleem Lahlouh from Yorba Linda aren’t putting the brakes on their monthly trips to Las Vegas.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Jimmy Fallon helped all the degenerate gamblers out there choose a Kentucky Derby winner by having puppies (who each represented a Derby horse) run to kibble.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Self-exclusion programs provide an opportunity for gamblers to ban themselves from gambling facilities and betting apps.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After initially maintaining his innocence, NBA champion Damon Jones has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after giving insider information before it was made public to benefit gamblers.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Sports betting can tempt athletes to manipulate games or lead them to face harassment from gamblers upset with their performance.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Polk estimates that the majority of gamblers who don’t have other sources of income, such as sponsorships or social media channels, will either fail to turn a profit under the new rules or begin playing in more off-the-books games.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamblers
bettors
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Keeping track of the other, less consequential games may then only appeal to sports bettors and fantasy football players.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Prediction market Kalshi has 31% of bettors saying there will be a hike by the end of the year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gamblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamblers. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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