“Mattress Mack” is swinging for the fences more than ever. On Tuesday, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale placed a $2 million wager on the Houston Astros to win the World Series at 10-1. The bet was placed on the William Hill app in Indiana and the possible $22 million payout would be the largest in United States sports betting history, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The 70-year old mattress salesman has never been afraid to make large wagers.
Back in February, McIngvale won a $3.46 million bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at +3.5 in this year’s Super Bowl. In addition, Mattress Mack placed a $1 million bet that would’ve paid out $9 million on the University of Houston to win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. However, the Cougars fell short as they lost to Baylor in the Final Four.
