Mattress Mack Places $ 2 Million Bet on Astros World Series Title, Says Record $ 22 Million

The Houston Astros started the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, and one man arguably rode the series as much as the players and coaches. In June, Houston-based business owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale used the William Hill mobile app to bet $ 2 million (+1,000) on the Astros to win the World Series, which would pay off. $ 22 million, the largest amount in American sports betting. history – if successful.

McIngvale, who threw the first pitch at rapper Bun B ahead of the ALDS opener at Minute Maid Park, has made a bet to cover himself for his “Astros Win” promotion. The promotion allows Gallery Furniture mattress buyers who have spent $ 3,000 or more to get their money back if the Astros win it all. McIngvale told Action Network his liability is $ 20 million, so his bet on William Hill would cover it and more.

But William Hill’s bet wasn’t the only one McIngvale made. In June, bet $ 1.25 million combined on three more sportsbooks on a victory at the Astros World Series, which would net $ 35.6 million.

With those numbers in mind, the Caesars executives – who bought William Hill for $ 3.7 billion in September – may need a few McIngvale mattresses to sleep through the night while the Astros play their playoffs.

“Obviously the Astros would be the worst case scenario,” Caesars vice president Craig Mucklow told Action Network. “This is the first time I’ve seen something like this bet in the futures market. It’s an exciting bet to take, but it would be nice if they were knocked out early.”

The Astros don’t look like a team destined for an early exit, as they won first place in the AL West – their fourth in the past five years – and will play in front of their home fans for the first time. time since the 2019 World Series. The team is currently at +445 to win everything at Caesars.