variants
or better
as in gambler
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
bettors on the horse race have to place their bets at least 20 minutes before the start of the race
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Recent Examples of bettor
Some bettors who lost money would still end up with an additional tax bill.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 July 2025
For the year, bettors wagered more than $6.4 billion and collected more than $5.9 billion in winnings.
—Alan Wooten, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025
Key angles bettors should consider: 2-Year-Old Races: Saratoga is a major launching pad for juvenile runners.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
While bets can't be placed after Sunday, bettors can continue to cash in winning tickets until Feb. 16, according to signage at the racetrack.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 July 2025
For the year, bettors wagered more than $6.4 billion and collected more than $5.9 billion in winnings.
—Alan Wooten, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025
Key angles bettors should consider: 2-Year-Old Races: Saratoga is a major launching pad for juvenile runners.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
While bets can't be placed after Sunday, bettors can continue to cash in winning tickets until Feb. 16, according to signage at the racetrack.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Bettor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettor. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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