Synonyms of bettor

bettor

noun

ˈbe-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gambler
• gamester
• wagerer
• punter
• speculator
• piker
• high roller
• handicapper
• sharper
• dicer
• bookmaker
• oddsmaker
• bluffer
• tipster

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bettor

This week has a bit of everything for sports fans and sports bettors. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Gamblers who lose frequently are the bettors sportsbooks are most interested in, Matthew Gaskell, a British psychologist and expert on gambling addiction, said. — ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026

And a Federal Reserve Bank of New York study found that credit card delinquencies among sports bettors under 40 jumped 26% after legalization. — Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026