bettor

American  

[bet-er] / ˈbɛt ər /

Or better

noun

1. a person who bets or makes a wager, as on the outcome of a game, especially one who bets regularly.

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Etymology

Origin of bettor

First recorded in 1600–10; bet ¹ + -or ²

Example Sentences

There was also infighting among the group, with some bettors chasing big paydays while others settled for more modest wins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Meanwhile, bettors were giving the U.S. just a 2% chance of going all the way.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

But Benyon warned the tournament could be a flash in the pan for betting giants if they cannot convert one-off punters into "repeat, multi-sport bettors".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In other words, casual and professional bettors will likely be getting a rare victory over the house.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Then Lavinia spat sideways, and with a little discontented grumbling, the bettors began refunding their wagers, returning bags of coins, counting gold mai and silver angs in their palms.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

Related Words

• gambler