Mattress Mack

The 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament kicks off its first round of games on Thursday and will see millions of viewers and billions of dollars wagered during the annual March Madness competition. One bettor will be closely watching, with $1 million and potentially more on the line. What Happened...

The sports betting market continues to grow with more states legalizing and more platforms launching. One of the most anticipated launches in some time is nearing reality with ESPN Bet set to debut. Here’s a look back at some of the top storylines and bets from the past week. ESPN Bet: In...

One of the most famous sports bettors of all-time hit a massive record-breaking payday in 2022 when the Houston Astros won the 2022 World Series. The bettor is back with big bets in 2023, once again backing the Astros. What Happened: Anyone who follows sports betting likely knows the name Mattress...

The 2023 NCAA Football season has arrived, bringing excitement to fans and to sports bettors ready to enjoy Saturdays and Sundays full of college football games in addition to National Football League games. Here’s a look at the favorites to win the 2024 NCAA Football...

Each year, the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament's March Madness gives fans the opportunity to win big from bets. The American Gaming Association reports an estimated 47 million Americans placed bets totaling $10 billion, both legal and illegal, on March Madness 2021. The bets are...

A well-known name in the sports betting space has placed several large wagers on the University of Alabama to win the College Football Playoff Championship Monday night. Here’s how much he wagered and what it could mean. What Happened: On Jan. 5, 2022, Jim “Mattress Mack”...

For the first time since 1999, the Atlanta Braves are back in the World Series. Fans of the Braves and baseball have many options as they can watch the game, bet on the game or buy stock in one of the two teams playing. What To Know: The Braves are publicly traded as Liberty Braves Group (NASDAQ:...

Houston Astros super fan Mattress Mack is back with some aggressive wagers on the 2021 World Series. Here’s how much he has wagered and why he is betting such a large amount. What Happened: In June, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale placed a $2 million wager on the Houston Astros to...