Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is at it again. The Houston furniture store owner has millions upon millions of dollars riding on the Houston Astros to win the World Series. According to the Astros diehard, he stands to win over $70 million should the ‘Stros win it for the second year in a row. A complete… Read more »
Considering it is the birthplace of the most popular form of poker in the world, Texas’ record on gambling is quite convoluted. Currently, the state does not allow for any type of gambling – officially – although there has been an influx of poker “clubs” throughout the Lone Star State. Looking forward to 2023, a… Read more »
Putting his money where his fandom is The 2022 Major League Baseball World Series kicks off on Friday, as the Houston Astros take on the Philadelphia Phillies. In terms of baseball history, it is pretty significant. Houston is aiming to cement itself as the dynasty nobody notices (aside from the cheating scandal from a few… Read more »
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is throwing money around again, this time banking on his hometown baseball team, the Houston Astros, to win the World Series this season. It is much of the same as he has done before, but there is a twist this time. McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston, placed two bets… Read more »
The Major League Baseball World Series starts tonight, with the Houston Astros as the favorites against the Washington Nationals. On Sunday, the line for the Series at the Caesars sportsbook opened with Houston at -235 to win it all, making the Astros the biggest favorite at the outset of the World Series since the Boston… Read more »
