Oddsmaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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oddsmaker

 

[ ˈɒdˌsmeɪkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gambling

A person who sets the betting odds, especially in sports betting.

Synonyms

bettor, bookmaker

Examples of usage

  • The oddsmaker predicted that the home team would win by 10 points.
  • The oddsmaker sets the line for the Super Bowl each year.
Context #2 | Noun

gambling

A person who calculates and predicts the outcome of events or competitions for betting purposes.

Synonyms

forecaster, predictor

Examples of usage

  • The oddsmaker uses statistical analysis to determine the likelihood of an outcome.
  • The oddsmaker is known for accurate predictions in horse racing.

Translations

Translations of the word "oddsmaker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criador de probabilidades

🇮🇳 संभाव्यता निर्माता

🇩🇪 Quotenmacher

🇮🇩 pembuat peluang

🇺🇦 букмекер

🇵🇱 bukmacher

🇯🇵 オッズメーカー

🇫🇷 créateur de cotes

🇪🇸 creador de probabilidades

🇹🇷 oran belirleyici

🇰🇷 확률 설정자

🇸🇦 محدد الاحتمالات

🇨🇿 tvůrce kurzů

🇸🇰 tvorca kurzov

🇨🇳 赔率制定者

🇸🇮 ustvarjalec kvot

🇮🇸 líkindaskipari

🇰🇿 мүмкіндік жасаушы

🇬🇪 შანსების შემქმნელი

🇦🇿 ehtimal yaradan

🇲🇽 creador de probabilidades

Etymology

The term 'oddsmaker' originated in the world of gambling and betting. It is derived from the combination of 'odds' and 'maker', referring to the person who creates betting odds. Oddsmakers play a crucial role in the betting industry, using their expertise to set accurate and enticing odds for various events. Over time, oddsmakers have become synonymous with accuracy and prediction in the world of gambling.