as in wagerer
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 gambler
Sports betting can tempt athletes to manipulate games or lead them to face harassment from gamblers upset with their performance.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Holzhauer's experience as a professional sports gambler paid off.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Sports-betting apps also allow gamblers to combine multiple prop bets to form parlays, which further increase odds in favor of the sportsbooks, but are wildly popular with gamblers.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
In April 2026, he was ousted amid a fight with a high-stakes gambler.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 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
The debate went nowhere until the mid-17th century, when a French gambler and intellectual socialite enlisted the help of mathematician Blaise Pascal.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
DeStefano said the betting experience has evolved over the years and now many gamblers are making their wagers on their phones.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Holzhauer's experience as a professional sports gambler paid off.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Sports-betting apps also allow gamblers to combine multiple prop bets to form parlays, which further increase odds in favor of the sportsbooks, but are wildly popular with gamblers.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
In April 2026, he was ousted amid a fight with a high-stakes gambler.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 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
The debate went nowhere until the mid-17th century, when a French gambler and intellectual socialite enlisted the help of mathematician Blaise Pascal.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
DeStefano said the betting experience has evolved over the years and now many gamblers are making their wagers on their phones.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gambler
Noun
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What better way to wrap up a hectic work week than with your favorite speculator right here at The Athletic!—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cities tax buildings more than the land beneath them, which critics call an incentive for speculators to hold onto empty lots and derelict properties rather than develop them with housing and commerce that could draw jobs and capture sales tax revenue.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sports bettor Marves Fairley is poised to become the second.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The friend allegedly shared the information to bettors for profit, who then made wagers on the under of certain Rozier statistics, according to an indictment.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambler. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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