Hello FISH1982,
4. @BOL, my interpretation is Best Of Luck which most of the community uses here frequently.
1. Free plays I don't think should be listed in an official record, and here I don't think they count as well. Free plays are just those, they give them away as appreciation, gratitude, etc. With myself, wanting to be a handicapper, would (do) give away free plays with my smaller wagers. These are wagers that I make as significantly smaller with a separate bankroll that I have. I still put money on them, but not as much as my best bet which would be my premium play that I would charge for. I try to win them because I have my own money on them, as well as try to make more income for others as well as myself. There are other opportunities is sports betting to make money over time, just have to make them smaller to follow discipline and money management. I assume that is what the Pros here at Pregame do.
2./3. That looks like what you reasoned it to me. I never play parlays, just single game wagers because the more you play grouped together the higher the risk, and over the long term you will likely lose more and deplete your bankroll. However, I do like to play teasers, 2-teamers ONLY. In football you do this to cross through key numbers. I seldom play teasers in basketball, which I only do if I see two teams that I like to win who are 4, 4.5, 5 point favorites and if I could bring them down to win outright then i take advantage, or buy them up some points as well. I'll play a teaser only when I feel it is warranted, but won't do it every week for football or every week in the NBA.
5. As for the GOODFELLA scenario I have no idea. The way you explained it seems like your interpretation is correct, but not here saying definite because I do not know him, what this was, and would never slander anyone that I have had no dealings with. This is something that you would need to get answered by RJ Bell or someone in the administration.
I apologize if I ranted here a little but.