Jim McIngvale, better known as “Mattress Mack,” has made history with a $5 million dollar wager on the Cincinnati Bengals, the single-largest legal sports bet ever.
The previous record was set with a $4.9 million bet on the Super Bowl in 2002.
Last week, McIngvale, the owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston, drove across the Texas border into Louisiana to make a $4.5 million dollar bet on the Bengals. If the Cincinnati team wins – the businessman will collect $16.2 million.
Jim McIngvale, better known as “Mattress Mack,” has made history with a $5 million dollar wager on the Cincinnati Bengals, the single-largest legal sports bet ever. The previous record was set with a $4.9 million bet on the Super Bowl in 2002.
The single moneyline bet was made on the Caesars Sportsbook app in Lousiana, which launched mobile sports gambling on Jan. 28.
Last week, McIngvale, the owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston, drove across the Texas border into Louisiana to make a $4.5 million dollar bet on the Bengals. If the Cincinnati team wins – the businessman will collect $16.2 million.
