bettor

Example Sentences

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Indeed, that is the draw—money for nothing, or nothing that benefits anyone but the bettor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

If the merger isn’t announced, the bettor loses 17 cents.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Clase often texted a bettor after games to confirm wagers had been placed, the indictment alleges.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

The house wins if the bettor guesses incorrectly, so it has an incentive to shift the odds so it comes out ahead across all bets.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 8, 2025

The caller was a track official, who told him that a New York bettor had sent $5,000 to wager on Ligaroti, challenging Howard to put up $15,000 against it.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand