Kentucky can reverse the fortune of an infamous bettor, Mattress Mack.
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is the proprietor of Gallery Furniture, a chain of retail stores in the state of Texas. To increase sales, Mattress Mack ties in sporting events with his promotions. In order to ensure he does not take a bath, he hedges his promotional bet by making significant sports bets.
This year for March Madness he placed a $1 million wager for a team from the East Region to win the NCAA Tournament. With +260 odds, Mattress Mack could bring home $2.