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TurdF3rguson 5 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Rare concert recordings are landing on the Interne...

I've only heard it in a gambling context which is why I was confused. I was briefly on a UK gambling platform and they referred to themselves as punters.

tim333 5 months ago [–]

The term is used for gambling customers. As opposed to bookies who are professionals who take the bets.

TurdF3rguson 5 months ago | [–]

Right. We say bookies in the US too but not punters.

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