When the NBA betting scandal broke last month and numerous players and a coach were arrested, it put a spotlight on the ever-present culture of sports wagering.

One NBA player, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, singled out a specific type of bet as a symptom of a broader, arguably negative shift — the parlay.

This wager, a multi-leg bet that pays out only when a gambler correctly predicts a series of outcomes, is supposed to be a fun way for sports fans to use their intricate knowledge of players and teams, according to the industry.

Imagine, for example, a parlay consisting of the reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder winning their game, a specific over/under on that game, as well as a point spread, and the team's all-star guard/forward Jalen Williams scoring at least 1

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