as in gambler
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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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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Holzhauer's experience as a professional sports gambler paid off.— Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Wagerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/wagerer. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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