The Biggest Bets That Paid Off
Posted: December 12, 2019
Updated: December 19, 2019
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A thirteen year bet that paid off
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Charles Barklely made $800,000 at the Super Bowl
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Sometimes you can lose big as well
Let’s find the biggest bets that paid off. Everyone dreams of hitting the big time with that one life changing bet. Here are some of the most audacious.
Introduction: The Biggest Bets That Paid Off
Sports betting is a little different than just online sportsbooks in the US. With the right data and experience, your choices can rely on more than just luck.
A Thirteen Year Bet
When Harry Wilson was born, his grandfather was sure the little one would become a professional footballer. So confident was he, that when Harry was but a mere toddler in 2000, his grandfather, Mr Edwards put a £50 bet that one day the boy would end up playing for the national team of Wales. The odds given were 2,500 – 1. Well, on October 15th 2013, Harry became the youngest player to represent Wales. Just three minutes before full time during a World Cup qualifier, he found himself playing. And that won his grand dad £150,000. “You’re a wizard, Harry“!
Catch Then Young
Richard Hopkins used to take his son go-kart racing. Among the boys opponents was a talented young lad with the name of BetOnline.
Sign Your Marker!
NBA legend and sports announcer,New England Patriots were serious underdogs, in fact the third biggest underdogs in Super Bowl history. But that didn’t deter Charles. He put $500,000 on them, with another $50,000 money line bet. And he won them both! Later there was a dispute as to whether Charles had enough credit to cover the bet. Also he hadn’t signed the marker. Not surprisingly, the Mandalay Sportsbook didn’t want to pay. But Barkley insisted and in the end they relented, paying him out $800,000. Here are more online sportsbooks in the US.
Win Some, Lose Some
Another notorious sports better is the boxing legend, Floyd Mayweather. He really likes to bet big with sportsbooks like only ever focus on their wins. It appears that to have some of the biggest bets that paid off, you really need to study the form of the sport you’re wagering on. Pure luck will only get you so far.
