Same Game Parlays: The Devil's Bet
Listen to anyone who's been in the sports betting space for any length of time, they'll tell you mostly the same thing: Don't bet same game parlays!
Often referred to by their initials, SGPs, these involved wagering multiple outcomes on a single game or contest. When combined into a parlay, every aspect of the bet must win. If any outcome does not come to fruition, the entire SGP is a loser.
Spreadapedia tweeted his opinion on those pushing these types of bets.
"The people selling SGPs to you are the same people who would have sold cigarettes to children before it was outlawed. They have zero shame."
The people selling SGPs to you are the same people who would have sold cigarettes to children before it was outlawed. They have zero shame. https://t.co/Yrw3g89RBx
— Spreadapedia (@Spreadapedia) April 30, 2023
Many of the US regulated sportsbooks are pushing these.
Founder of CapWise, a sports betting analytics venture, called out these companies via his Twitter page.
"Gotta love how a certain book shoves SGPs down your throats day after day. But then they don’t allow you to bet an SGP in the Padres/Giants game today when they’re aware there’s a good chance it won’t work in their favor. Actually hilarious tbh."
Gotta love how a certain book shoves SGPs down your throats day after day.
— Ben Cary (@Ben_Cary_) April 30, 2023
But then they don’t allow you to bet an SGP in the Padres/Giants game today when they’re aware there’s a good chance it won’t work in their favor.
Actually hilarious tbh.
Deeno tweets that some of his beloved radio personalities have now sold their souls to SGPs.
"ppl shilling for these books on tv/radio just as bad. advertising dollars over everything i suppose. but some radio host who's never talked betting in 15 years of listening now telling me his SGP of the day is sickening."
Jackflak writes:
"I think of them more as the checkout gal who wants to sell you a $49 one year warranty for some earbuds that cost $50."
As with most things, not everyone agreed with the sentiment.
A Lucky A Day writes:
"Have you ever thought that people might enjoy doing them? That the utility that they get from them is worth the financial cost? As you liken them to selling cigarettes to children, I assume you have any evidence that these things are dangerous for your health?"
- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com
