“Mattress Mack,” also known as Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, is a well-known businessman and sports bettor who owns the Gallery Furniture stores in Houston, Texas. He gained fame for his large-scale bets on the Houston Astros, especially during their World Series runs.
In 2017, when the Astros won their first World Series title, McIngvale placed a significant bet on the Astros to win the World Series. Reportedly, he bet $5 million on the Astros at odds of +5000 (5,000-to-1), which would have resulted in a $25 million payout if the Astros had lost. However, since they won, his actual payout was $5 million, which he used to give away to his employees and customers in a variety of promotions.
In 2019, when the Astros were again in the World Series, Mattress Mack placed another large bet. This time, he reportedly bet $11 million on the Astros to win the World Series at odds of +1000 (10-to-1). When the Astros won, he collected a $10 million payout, which he also used for promotional giveaways.
Please note that these figures are based on public reports and may not include other potential bets or adjustments that could affect the total amount wagered by McIngvale on the Astros.