For most people, the phrase, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” is a decree that is never meant to be broken under any circumstances.
But in the case of Astros super fan Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, there’s somewhere around $75 million reasons to break that rule for at least one occasion.
The beloved Houston-area furniture mogul captivated the country last week after cashing on a bet on Houston to win the World Series. The 71-year-old McIngvale’s total payout came out to approximately $75 million, the largest in sports betting history, following the Astros’ Game 6 win over the Phillies on Nov.