# bettor

Pronunciation: US say "BET-ur" /ˈbɛtɚ/; say "BET-uh" UK /ˈbɛtə/, AUS /ˈbetə/

## Noun

1. Someone who places a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.
   - Simple: A person who risks money on the result of a game or sport, hoping to win.
   - _The casino tracks how much each bettor spends over the course of a year._
   - _Seasoned bettors study team statistics carefully before risking their money._

## Origin

Formed from the word "bet" combined with the suffix "-or."

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