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How Parlays Became the Biggest Bet in Sports by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

How Parlays Became the Biggest Bet in Sports

from The Journal.

by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Published: Fri Feb 07 2025

Show Notes

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 Love With Long-Shot Sports Bets

- ThisYear’s Big NFL Winners: Fans, Not Sportsbooks


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