as in gambler
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
a casino with enough roulette wheels, blackjack tables, and slot machines to satisfy even the most die-hard gamester
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gambler
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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
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“Gamester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamester. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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