variants
or betters
as in gamblers
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 bettors
Of course, as with any form of entertainment, there is a small number of bettors whose activity can become disordered.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Odds on the site, which are determined by bets placed on an outcome instead of outside factors, suggest that bettors expect Mangione to plead not guilty and to avoid extradition until the new year.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The vast majority of sports bettors participate responsibly, enjoying the excitement and camaraderie that come with rooting for their favorite teams.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In previous years, sports bettors flocked to bet Army-Navy unders.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
For fans that watch and wager on the game, more bettors for this year’s contest are betting on Army, who went 11-1 this season and captured the AAC Championship last week in a conference title game win over Tulane.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Sports bettors can often win big but sometimes can lose money that ends up causing all kinds of issues.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The product allows bettors to synchronize their fandom, their favorite teams, and their usage history within a click.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Aspirational to a fault, Morrison is motivated to bring ESPN BET to new heights by creating the best app experience as possible for bettors.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Odds on the site, which are determined by bets placed on an outcome instead of outside factors, suggest that bettors expect Mangione to plead not guilty and to avoid extradition until the new year.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The vast majority of sports bettors participate responsibly, enjoying the excitement and camaraderie that come with rooting for their favorite teams.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In previous years, sports bettors flocked to bet Army-Navy unders.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
For fans that watch and wager on the game, more bettors for this year’s contest are betting on Army, who went 11-1 this season and captured the AAC Championship last week in a conference title game win over Tulane.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Sports bettors can often win big but sometimes can lose money that ends up causing all kinds of issues.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The product allows bettors to synchronize their fandom, their favorite teams, and their usage history within a click.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Aspirational to a fault, Morrison is motivated to bring ESPN BET to new heights by creating the best app experience as possible for bettors.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Bettors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettors. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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