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wagerers

noun

plural of wagerer

as in gamblers

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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gamblers

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Athletes and coaches say they’re being harassed by gamblers more than ever.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Other gamblers just don’t want to get swindled, so anything that smacks too clearly of insider trading can get you in trouble.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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