Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, who collected $72.6 million after the Houston Astros won the 2022 World Series, has returned to the betting market with a $2 million Super Bowl wager on the New England Patriots.
The Houston furniture retailer placed the wager at Caesars Sportsbook on the AFC to win Super Bowl 60 at 2-1 odds. The bet was placed before the AFC championship game between the Patriots and the Denver Broncos and carries a potential payout of $4 million if New England defeats the Seattle Seahawks.
Industry sources said the wager is the largest reported Super Bowl bet so far.
The Super Bowl position is tied to a Gallery Furniture promotion. Customers who make a purchase of $4,000 or more are eligible for a full refund if New England wins the championship. McIngvale has used similar betting structures in prior years to offset potential refund liabilities tied to major sports-based promotions.
McIngvale, 74, has become a regular presence in the US sports betting market through a series of multimillion-dollar wagers connected to professional sports championships. In 2022, he placed a reported $10 million in bets on the Astros to win the World Series, resulting in a $72.6 million payout, one of the largest legal sports betting wins in US history.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, McIngvale’s net worth in 2025 was estimated between $300 million and $310 million, largely derived from the growth of Gallery Furniture and promotional campaigns tied to major sporting events. His betting activity has frequently functioned alongside retail sales initiatives rather than as a standalone wagering strategy.
Americans are expected to legally wager a record $1.76 billion on the upcoming Super Bowl LX, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA). The figure would mark a nearly 27% year-over-year increase and includes only wagers with U.S. legal sportsbooks, which operate in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The AGA used publicly reported numbers from state gaming regulators to create its estimate.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/02/02/117403-mattress-mack-returns-with-2-million-bet-on-patriots-to-win-super-bowl
