Houston man wins record $75 million sports bet payout after Astros World Series win
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A Houston, Texas, furniture store owner has made history for winning the largest sports bet payout ever after the Houston Astros won the World Series Saturday.
Jim McIngvale, also known as "Mattress Mack," earned a $75 million payday after the Astros bested the Philadelphia Phillies in six games, the 71-year-old announced in a tweet which showed him holding a suitcase full of money.
In a statement posted to Twitter, McIngvale expressed his gratitude to the city of Houston, the Astros and his wife Linda.
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