as in wagerers
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 gamblers
The original professional teams in the late 19th century were owned by gamblers who bet with each other on their own teams.
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David Hill, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The grandstands at the turn of the century were filled with gamblers and bookies placing bets on every play of the game.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
His lawsuit closely resembles other legal actions brought in recent years by compulsive gamblers who blamed casinos or online gambling companies of preying on their addictions.
—Wayne Parry, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
And players frequently bet on themselves with gamblers and with each other.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
While the paths of patients and gamblers may diverge in terms of interests and intent, both ultimately are designed to lead to a purchase.
—Larry Gurreri, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
David Hill, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The grandstands at the turn of the century were filled with gamblers and bookies placing bets on every play of the game.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
His lawsuit closely resembles other legal actions brought in recent years by compulsive gamblers who blamed casinos or online gambling companies of preying on their addictions.
—Wayne Parry, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
And players frequently bet on themselves with gamblers and with each other.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
While the paths of patients and gamblers may diverge in terms of interests and intent, both ultimately are designed to lead to a purchase.
—Larry Gurreri, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Gamblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamblers. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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