Punter (noun)

1. A person who bets on horses or other events, esp. a professional gambler.
2. A person who uses a long pole to push a boat through shallow water.
3. A player who kicks the ball in American football.

Origin:

From middle english pountour, pountere, borrowed from middle french pontour, from ponter ("to pun.t")

Examples:

1. The punter placed a bet on the horse to win.
2. The boatman was an expert punter, able to navigate the shallow waters with ease.
3. The punter kicked the ball to the opposing team.
4. The punter's expert analysis helped him make informed bets.
5. The punter's punt helped the team to gain yardage.