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Bluesfest's founder said it was "unlikely" festivalgoers, some of whom spent thousands on tickets and accommodation, would see any refunds.

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[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 0 points 1 month ago

The UK listings for the word on the Cambridge dictionary are pretty reflective of Australian usage: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/punter

UK
a person who gambles

UK informal
a customer; a user of services or buyer of goods