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Prop Bets

By Allen Moody, About.com

Definition: In the sports gambling world, "prop bets" refers to wagers that have nothing to do with who wins or loses the game, but are generally player specific, such as player to score the first touchdown, passing yards for a quarterback, etc. These are most often used for nationally televised games and there are numerous ones for the Super Bowl.
Also Known As: Props Propositions
Examples: Many gamblers place several prop bets to add a little more excitement to the Super Bowl.

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