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Mattress Mack hits home run with $10 million bet on an Astros win

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Jim McIngvale reacts after throwing out the first pitch prior to Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How, 2022 Getty Images)

Houston – Jim McIngvale, or Mattress Mack, is taking home nearly $75 million after wagering $10 million on the Houston Astros winning the 2022 World Series.

McIngvale is no stranger to large sports wagers. He’s taken home large payouts or lost quite a bit. However, he hit the jackpot with his latest World Series wager.

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According to the Associated Press, Mack placed one of his bets back in May. A $3 million wager with Caesars Sportbooks with 10-to-1 odds. The payout? $30 million, the largest in a single legal sports bet in U.S. history, according to the AP.

Mattress Mack has made it clear that he rides for the Astros and his loyalty paid off this year.

Just head to his Twitter page to see what $75 million looks like!

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