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parlay

[pahr-ley, -lee] / ˈpɑr leɪ, -li /


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It should so obviously be as hard to place a parlay or bet on a specific pitch as it is to trade other financial instruments that have historically offered much better returns.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

A parlay wager is when multiple bets are combined into a single wager for a higher payout.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Mike LaFleur, the Rams’ offensive coordinator for the last three seasons, is the latest to parlay his time with McVay into an NFL head coaching opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

One mark against prediction markets for FanDuel: The nature of event contracts make it difficult to replicate parlay bets, one of the most profitable types of wagers for a sportsbook.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

“That counts for something. You just have to parlay it into something more.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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