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Parlay.

A single bet combining multiple outcomes, all of which generally need to win.

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What does Parlay mean?

A parlay combines multiple selections into one wager. The potential payout increases as more legs are added, but the chance of the entire ticket winning usually falls because one losing leg can kill the bet.

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How people use it

Sports betting and gambling culture.

EXAMPLE“The first four legs hit and the last leg killed the parlay.”
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