oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce oddsmaker (audio)
: one who figures betting odds

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Although the Bucks have not been as strong on the road, the oddsmakers love their chance of coming out on top. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 Due to the lack of upsets, Johnny Avello, an oddsmaker at DraftKings, said the bettor has done will this year due to a popular trend. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025 But, until the betting windows at Oaklawn open on Saturday, anyway — the boy’s triple-digit speed figures have taken the day, as well as the Oaklawn oddsmakers favor. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 There's a young friend who’s like a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker and the most uppity girl in town. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oddsmaker

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oddsmaker was in 1931

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“Oddsmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddsmaker. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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