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Punter vs Gambler - What's the difference?

punter | gambler |

As nouns the difference between punter and gambler

is that punter is one who bets (punts) against the bank (banque) while gambler is one who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.

punter

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who bets (punts) against the bank (banque).
  • One who oars or poles a punt (pontoon).
  • One who punts a football.
  • (British, slang) one who gambles. See speculator.
  • (British, slang) A customer of a commercial establishment, frequently of a pub or (alternatively) of a prostitute.
  • A beginner or unskilled climber

    • Synonyms

    * (sense, prostitute's client) see

    gambler

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.
  • One who takes risks.

    • Derived terms

    * amber gambler

    Anagrams

    * English agent nouns