variants
or better
as in gambler
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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All licensed and legal operators in the United States have resources available to bettors, including educational guides on how to spot problem gaming, links to support services and tools to self-exclude for a set period of time.
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Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In Latin America though, Rush Street says its player retention is excellent and average customer value is on the rise, as revenue from bettors outpaces the marketing spend to acquire them.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
As speculation grows about possible pardons under the new administration, bettors on the online prediction platform Polymarket have shared their forecasts for who could receive clemency in President Donald Trump's first 100 days.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Total gambled exceeded $629 million and total won by bettors topped $590 million in November.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In Latin America though, Rush Street says its player retention is excellent and average customer value is on the rise, as revenue from bettors outpaces the marketing spend to acquire them.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
As speculation grows about possible pardons under the new administration, bettors on the online prediction platform Polymarket have shared their forecasts for who could receive clemency in President Donald Trump's first 100 days.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Total gambled exceeded $629 million and total won by bettors topped $590 million in November.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Bettor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettor. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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