wagerer
One who gambles
A wagerer is someone who places a bet or stake on an uncertain outcome.
The word appears in formal or legal contexts where bettor or gambler might seem too casual: The wagerer must be at least twenty-one years of age.
One who kicks footballs
- handicapperOne who assigns advantages
- tipsterOne who shares predictions
- high-rollerLavish casino gambler
- parlayConvert gain into greater gain
accumulator · sportsbook · odds · stake · longshot · underdog · favorite · payout
Unproven theorizing or risky investment
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- probabilityQuantified chance of occurrence
fortune · luck · daring · boldness · recklessness · hazard · jeopardy · adventure
punter
One who kicks footballs
- handicapperOne who assigns advantages
- tipsterOne who shares predictions
- high-rollerLavish casino gambler
parlay · accumulator · sportsbook · odds · stake · longshot · underdog · favorite · payout · winnings
speculation
Unproven theorizing or risky investment
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
probability · fortune · luck · daring · boldness · recklessness · hazard · jeopardy · adventure · audacity
roulette
Spinning wheel wager
baccarat · slots · jackpot · chip · croupier · dealer · house-edge · ante · pot · buy-in
- high rollerswhale, VIP, big spender, heavy hitter, platinum member
wagerersaver
One who keeps resources
abstainer · teetotaler · penny-pincher · tightwad · miser
- Pascal's WagerRational case for faith