stakeholder
/ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/noun
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1
A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
2
A person such as a trustee, escrow agent or garnishee, who holds money or assets under trust for another party in a contractual agreement or as part of a claim.
3
A person or organisation with a legitimate interest (a stake) in a given situation, action or enterprise.
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