as in gamblers
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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gamblers
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In 16th-century Italy, gamblers could wager on the election of civic magistrates and the outcome of papal conclaves.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Each March, as casual gamblers fill out March Madness brackets, tech and entertainment fans swarm to South by Southwest, and students enjoy spring break, injury prevention specialists mark National Poison Prevention Week.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Gamesters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamesters. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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