Houston’s own Mattress Mack is back in the Super Bowl spotlight-and true to form, he’s not playing small ball.
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the furniture magnate known as much for his high-stakes sports wagers as his booming Texas drawl and larger-than-life personality, has placed another eye-popping bet ahead of Super Bowl LX. This time, it's a $2 million wager on the New England Patriots to take down the Seattle Seahawks, a bet placed with Caesars Sportsbook before the Patriots even punched their ticket to the big game.
That timing is key. By locking in his bet before the AFC Championship Game against Denver, McIngvale secured +200 odds. If New England lifts the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, that ticket turns into a $4 million payout.
Now, for most people, dropping seven figures on a football game would be unthinkable. For Mattress Mack, it’s just another chapter in a long-running playbook that blends business savvy with bold betting. This isn’t just about football-it’s about furniture.
Here’s how it works: at his Gallery Furniture stores in Houston, customers who spend $4,000 or more on qualifying purchases are eligible for a full refund if the Patriots win the Super Bowl. That bet?
It’s essentially a hedge. If the Patriots win, he pays back his customers but cashes in big on the wager.
If they lose, he keeps the sales revenue. Either way, his stores get a tidal wave of publicity-and that’s worth millions in itself.
This isn’t Mack’s first rodeo. He’s placed massive bets on big games before, with mixed results.
He famously dropped $5 million on the Bengals to beat the Rams in Super Bowl LVI-only to watch Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp crush that dream. He also took a $500,000 hit during a rough NFL Divisional Round weekend.
But when the Astros won the World Series in 2022, Mack cashed in to the tune of $10 million, marking his biggest sports betting win to date.
That win wasn’t just a lucky break-it was a validation of the model he’s built. High-risk wagers, high-reward marketing, and a loyal local customer base that knows Mack puts his money where his mouth is.
Now, with Super Bowl LX set for Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the stakes are high once again. The Patriots, who’ve clawed their way back to the NFL’s biggest stage, will face a Seahawks team known for its physical defense and postseason poise. It’s a matchup that promises fireworks-and for McIngvale, potentially a multimillion-dollar payday.
One thing’s for sure: win or lose, Mattress Mack has already made his presence felt. And in the high-stakes world of Super Bowl Sunday, that’s part of the game.