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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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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“Wagerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagerers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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