stakeholder

One who has a share or an interest, as in an enterprise.

One who holds the bets in a game or contest.

One who holds the stakes, or with whom the bets are deposited when a wager is laid.

In law, one holding a fund which two or more claim adversely to each other.

The holder of a stake; one with whom the bets are deposited when a wager is laid.

A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.

An escrow agent or custodian.

A person filing an interpleader action, such as a garnishee or trustee, who acknowledges possession of property that is owed to one or more of several other claimants.

A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.

someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner