For the song "Sucker Bet" by Modest Mouse, see
Sad Sappy Sucker A sucker bet is a bet based on something other than expected return including:parlays: One bet ticket written with at least two wagers (all must win for the ticket to cash).teaser: A sucker wager that allows bettors to add and subtract points from posted odds.exotic: Any wager other than a straight bet or parlay (also referred to as a proposition or prop).
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