In the latest example of a gambler betting a lot to win relatively little, a Westgate sportsbook bettor wagered $100,000 to win $500 on the Milwaukee Bucks to win their NBA playoff series over the Detroit Pistons.
The gambler never broke a sweat as the top-seeded Bucks, led by NBA MVP favorite Giannis Antetokounmpo, blew out the Pistons in Games 1-3 by an average of 24 points.
Westgate sportsbook director John Murray essentially conceded the bet before Monday’s Game 4.
“Basically, he stole 500 bucks from us,” Murray said. “If Giannis gets hurt or something, it could’ve been dicey.