That is a wrap — 2022 is within the books, which, coincidentally, is the place a whole lot of the betting public’s cash now resides. Bettors have been down greater than $6 billion via November, and that is simply within the 30-some states with authorized bookmakers. Do not forget that individuals are nonetheless betting — … Read more
On Saturday, bookmakers paid what is believed to be the largest sports betting payout history to a Texas furniture shop owner. He had earlier this year staked $10 million on the event. Houston Astros To win the World Series. Jim McIngvale “Mattress Mack”, McIngvale was ecstatic in his front row seats at Minute Maid Park, … Read more
INSTEAD OF A The betting slips that could represent the biggest payout in sports gambling history, whether they are stored in a bank vault or on a Brink’s truck. They are currently being protected by an old, tattered watch. Houston Astros backpack. A recent Tuesday afternoon in Houston saw the MLB playoffs begin. The blue … Read more
1:00 PM ET David Purdum Close ESPN Staff Writer Signed up for ESPN in 2014. Since 2008, journalist covering the gambling industry David Bearman Close Sports betting Responsible for the editorial direction at ESPN Sports Betting In 2005, I joined ESPN Jim “Mattress Mack”, McIngvale, lost $9.5 Million betting on the Cincinnati BengalsTo win the … Read more
1:00 PM ET David Purdum Close ESPN Staff Writer Signed up for ESPN in 2014. Since 2008, journalist covering the gambling industry David Bearman Close Sports betting Assists in the direction of sports betting at ESPN In 2005, I joined ESPN Jim “Mattress Mack”, McIngvale, lost $9.5 Million betting on the Cincinnati BengalsHe did not … Read more
Jim McIngvale “Mattress Mack” McIngvale sold so many pieces of furniture in a single week, that he could afford to make another Super Bowl bet, this time for $5 million. Cincinnati BengalsYou can beat the Los Angeles Rams. McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston (Texas), drove to Louisiana on Friday morning. He pulled over … Read more
Jim McIngvale (“Mattress Mack”), a Houston furniture salesman, is back with another huge hedge bet. This time, he placed the largest single wager. McIngvale drove to Louisiana from Texas on Thursday. He pulled over at a gasoline station. McIngvale logged into his mobile betting account at Caesars Sportsbook, and placed $4.5 million of bets on … Read more