Mattress Mack Makes Millions As Houston Handles Philadelphia Phillies

Recent meme sensation Mattress Mack has another reason to be happy, as his recent bet on the Houston Astros to win the MLB World Series earlier in the year (which he put $10 million on) has paid out to the tune of $75 million after the Astros finished up with game six.

Mack, who has enjoyed some time in the spotlight going into the World Series, was ecstatic when the final out was called, as seen in a viral video uploaded from people sitting by him during the game.

Want to see someone win $75m?

This is the moment last night when JIM ‘MATTRESS MACK’ MCILGVALE won the largest sport’s bet in history, as the Astro’s won the World Series.

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— James Leighton (@JamesL1927) November 6, 2022

How tweet it is 75 million pic.twitter.com/btaCd8bYY6

— MattressMack (MattressMack) November 6, 2022

These big bets I make are not about me: if we win, the proceeds allow me to refund @GFToday customers and do more good for the entire community of Houston. I love H-Town, and I love bringing everyone together. pic.twitter.com/JffQgL0vYT

— MattressMack (MattressMack) November 1, 2022

Absolutely pumped to have been a part of making #betting history again w/ my #Penn & #barstoolsports fam! Though this wasn’t the 1st time we’ve taken HUGE bets & record breaking numbers,this #worldseries def took our industry on a ride of a lifetime MattressMack</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/stoolpresidente?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">stoolpresidente pic.twitter.com/kWoXngxgwu

— Sabrina Pinto (@sabrinabets) November 6, 2022

As is tradition for Mattress Mack, a large chunk of the money won will reportedly be used as part of promotional giveaways, with hundreds to thousands of residents in the Houston area now eligible to get a lot of free furniture.

This is part of a marketing strategy by Mattress Mack, who places bets on sports teams to win, and when they do, recoups his initial investment as well as has spare money for furniture giveaways.

Despite this annual tradition of his, people began to pull together discontent with the bet, unhappy at the state of sports gambling where large sums of money can be won and lost instantly.

WHAT HE DOES IS VERY INTERESTING HE OWNS A FURNITURE SHOP IF HIS TEAM WINS YOU GET YOUR PURCHASE FOR FREE. HE COLLECTS THE MONEY AND PLACES A BET TO “HEDGE” HIMSELF https://t.co/B8hReQj4yi

— GURGAVIN (@gurgavin) November 6, 2022

Mattress Mack bet $10M on the Astros to win the World Series.
He just won $75 million.. the largest legal payout in sports betting history.
Hundreds of Houstonians will get a free mattress. pic.twitter.com/UXiOd25y8y

— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) November 6, 2022

Mattress Mack won $75million on his Astros bet.

That could buy 1 water bed for every American.

End capitalism.

— Collin McLelland 🏴‍☠️ (@FracSlap) November 6, 2022

No one cares about mattress Mack’s bets. Dudes worth like half a bil. Show me the degen from Philly who won 100k last night on a 100 dollar bet

— Tommy (@tommyob95) November 2, 2022