gamblers

plural of gambler
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. 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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