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Feb 2025
21m 12s

How Parlays Became the Biggest Bet in Sp...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
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If you’ve watched any professional sports this year, chances are you’ve seen ad after ad pushing parlay bets. WSJ’s Katherine Sayre explains how parlays became big business for sports betting companies.  Further Listening: - How a Psychiatrist Lost $400,000 on Gambling Apps  - Disney Gets Into Gambling   Further Reading:  - America Has Fallen in Lov ... Show More
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