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parlay

[pahr-ley, -lee] / ˈpɑr leɪ, -li /


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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

Robinhood earlier this week launched a “preset combo” product within its prediction markets offerings, which closely resembles a parlay bet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

This fall, Kalshi unveiled a “combo” product that allows customers to create multiple-legged bets on the same game — essentially a parlay.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

Roberts, who would parlay his business success into a prominent role in Inland Empire Republican politics and attain local fame as owner of the historic Mission Inn, died Saturday, according to his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

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

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon