(NEXSTAR) — The Houston Astros World Series victory was a major achievement for the team and the city, but for Houston furniture store owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McKingvale, it was especially rewarding.
Forbe. According tos, McIngvale bet $10 million on the Astros to win the World Series. Shortly after, the Astros won the series, and McKingvale won $75 million.
With the Astros winning their second World Series, McKingvaletook to twitter to show suitcase of moneyHe built on gambling. He tootake timeTo thank the City of Houston, the Astros, his wife Linda, and everyone else for supporting the team through the series.
“This past week in particular… has been beyond words,” McKingvale said in a tweet. “An incident that was just me trying to defend my city, and our team brought the city to life. It is beyond words that my gratitude for all of you always has my back. what can I say?”
He also had the honor of throwing out the first pitch before the start of Game 6, which he also did.tweeted,
The bet included $30 million from Caesars Sportsbook alone, which wasLargest payout in US sports betting historyAccording to the company.
