as in gamblers
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
as a wagerer of very small amounts, my uncle regards a visit to the racetrack as simply a pleasant way to spend the afternoon a wagerer who can't resist a good gamble
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Some worry gamblers will pay a steep price Wasserman and other experts stress that recovery from problem gambling is possible but ultimately means adopting a new mind set.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025 -
Days before his inauguration, the president-elect unveiled $TRUMP, a digital token that did not even pretend to be an investment but offered gamblers another game to play.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Wagerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagerers. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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