Inside The Biggest Win In Sports Betting History | Forbes

Jim McIngvale, the 71-year-old Houston furniture entrepreneur and renowned gambler affectionately known as “Mattress Mack,” made a handful of wagers, totaling $10 million, on the Astros to win the World Series. If his home team wins, he stands to collect $75 million—a sum thought to be the largest recorded win in legal sports betting history. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/willyako... Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?s... Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter:   / forbes   Forbes Video on Instagram:   / forbes   More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.