Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale Bets $1.5M on Houston Cougars

He received the largest payout in sports betting history after his Astros bets. Now his eyes are set on March Madness.

Watch out college basketball fans, Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale is back with a high-rolling bet on the Cougars. 

McIngvale has placed another $1 million bet on Houston (+900) to win the national championship. According to Action Network, he has bet a total of $1.5 million to win $14 million. 

While some may think that’s risky considering the powerhouses at play, the Texas furniture magnate brought home a massive profit when he bet on the Astros to win the World Series. He won approximately $75 million on a series of bets, which was the largest payout in sports betting history. 

North Carolina may be ranked No. 1, but Houston has 10-to-1 odds right now to win it all next spring. Currently the Cougars are ranked No. 3. So it’s not the most outlandish idea to think they’ll make a March Madness run, and Mattress Mack could cash in big once more.