A Same Game Parlay is a bet that combines multiple outcomes from the same event. This bet can be extremely risky, but it can also pay off big. Parlays are popular in states that have legalized sports betting, and they offer the chance for a large payout with very little investment. Some bettors dream of hitting a parlay, and a few lucky people every year see their dreams come true. Parlays are particularly popular in Massachusetts, where the state’s sports betting industry has boomed since its legalization.
Unlike traditional parlays, same-game parlays do not require the individual legs of the bet to have the same outcome. The success of a single bet does not impact the other bets in the same way, which is one of the main reasons for their higher payouts. However, same-game parlays are not for everyone. They can increase the risk of gambling addiction and lead to unhealthy behaviors that may negatively affect important aspects of life such as relationships and mental health.
To place a Same Game Parlay, you must log in to your DraftKings account and navigate to the sports section. Once there, select the game you want to bet on and scroll through the available betting options until you find the “Quick SGP” option. This is usually labeled as such on the game’s betting page and will automatically pre-select your bets.
SGPs are a great way to get a feel for the sport you’re betting on before you invest any real money. But beware of the dangers – same-game parlays can lead to problematic gambling behaviors, such as chasing losses and making increasing risky bets in an attempt to recover previous losses, which is a clear sign of problem gambling. This can cause serious financial and emotional distress, as well as damage to important relationships.
The SG Prize awards six works of literature in Singapore, including fiction, poetry and nonfiction. This year, two Epigram Books titles shared the English prize: Straits Times journalist Akshita Nanda’s debut novel Nimita’s Place, about Indian women navigating society’s expectations in India and Singapore; and speculative short story collection Lion City by Ng Yi-Sheng.
The SG Prize is awarded by a jury of experts from academia, civil service and the arts. This year, the panel was chaired by Associate Professor Joey Long of the National University of Singapore Department of History and comprised Foo Hai Fellow in Buddhist Studies and Associate Professor Jack Meng-Tat Chia; senior curator Dr Seng Yu Jin of the National Gallery Singapore; playwright Ms Jean Tay; and educator Dr Angeline Yeo. The winners receive a cash prize of $3,000, a trophy and a 12-month Storytel audiobook subscription. The runner-ups each receive $500. The prizes are announced at a ceremony in November. This year’s ceremony will be held at the National Museum of Singapore. The ceremony will be streamed online. The winning works will be published in a book later this year. The finalists will also be featured on the website of the Arts Academy of Singapore, which oversees the prize.