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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After initially maintaining his innocence, NBA champion Damon Jones has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after giving insider information before it was made public to benefit gamblers.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Sports betting can tempt athletes to manipulate games or lead them to face harassment from gamblers upset with their performance.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Wagerers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wagerers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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