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Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale Bets $1.5M on Houston Cougars

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Watch out college basketball fans, Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale is back with a high-rolling bet on the Cougars.

McIngvale has placed another $1 million bet on Houston (+900) to win the national championship. According to Action Network, he has bet a total of $1.5 million to win $14 million.

While some may think that’s risky considering the powerhouses at play, the Texas furniture magnate brought home a massive profit when he bet on the Astros to win the World Series. He won approximately $75 million on a series of bets, which was the largest payout in sports betting history.