Americans canβt stop betting parlays. Sportbooks are cashing in.
As betting booms, parlays are accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Washington Post analysis of state data.
How Americaβs favorite sports bet is fueling sportsbook profits
Parlays are becoming more popular, accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Post analysis of betting data. Bettors lose billions a year on these bets.
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Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Queenβs gambit"
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Derik Queen celebrates with teammates, with caption: NCAA Tournament: Derik Queen hits buzzer-beater to send Maryland to Sweet 16.
Maryland's Derik Queen makes a drive against a Colorado State player at the end of Sunday night's game.
A Colorado State player pulls his jersey to cover his face after his team lost on Maryland's buzzer-beater.
The first game-winning buzzer-beater of this NCAA men's tournament came Sunday night, courtesy of Maryland star freshman Derik Queen.
His layup in the final seconds gave the No. 4 Terps a 72-71 win over No. 12 Colorado State. They are headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016.
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After 50 years of Caps hockey, what do fans hold on to? Pain. Joy. Comfort. Love.
As the Washington Capitals celebrate a milestone, The Post examines a team and its town with 50 games that have mattered β to the franchise and its fans.
50 games for 50 seasons. Iβm so excited to share this project, which features iconic moments from Capitals history and fan-submitted memories that illustrate the bond the team has forged with its community over the past half-century. I hope you enjoy. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/inter...
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The Caps lost in overtime to the Ottawa Senators Thursday night, but Alex Ovechkin took another step toward history.
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In today's @postsports.bsky.social: "The road to the NFC title game" poster page!
You can also buy the poster on nice paper here: wapo.st/commanders
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Column | Ranking the Washington Commandersβ celebrity fans
For celebrity-starved D.C., the Commanders are an A-list attraction. Just ask Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Durant and Taraji P. Henson.
There are some stories, some days that just make you go: βTHIS is why I went to journalism school!β
Ladies & gentlemen, this is that story, today is that day.
Iβve ranked the #Commanders celebrity fans!!!!
(great teamwork by @markselig.bsky.social & @briannaschroer.bsky.social)
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Sundayβs Post Sports front: "Motown beat"
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Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Money in the bank"
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Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Prodigious payday"
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Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Back in the black"
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Monday's @postsports.bsky.social front: "Feels like old times"
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Itβs NWSL championship weekend! Todayβs front cover of @postsports.bsky.social gives you two good stories on the Spirit ahead of the final, with more still to come from both Kansas City and D.C. β½οΈ
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The broken promises of the NFL concussion settlement
A βlandmarkβ settlement promised payouts for suffering players. But loopholes, aggressive reviews and a failed doctors network have led to denials for hundreds of players diagnosed with dementia, ...
When the NFL reached a settlement promising payouts for former players suffering from dementia and brain diseases linked to concussions, it was touted as a βlandmarkβ agreement. But with strict guidelines and aggressive reviews, many former players have been denied. Including some who died with CTE.
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