Few bettors ended up happier than Barstool Sports activities founder Dave Portnoy on Monday night time. The UConn Huskies dismantled the Purdue Boilermakers in the men’s basketball national championship, cashing Portnoy’s large futures wager on the Huskies.
The sports activities media founder wagered $600,000 on March 20 — the eve of to start with-spherical NCAA Match games — that UConn (+360) would repeat as countrywide champions. UConn gained all 6 of its NCAA Tournament online games by double digits, cruising to a nationwide championship.
Portnoy gained $2.76 million in return, profiting $2.16 million. Portnoy referred to as the bet the “greatest” of his athletics betting lifetime in a social media put up.
“The major win of my lifestyle by a mile,” Portnoy wrote on X.
He put the wager on DraftKings, which declared a partnership with Barstool Sporting activities in February. Barstool Sports was beforehand owned by PENN Entertainment.
The finest guess of my existence. Thank you #uconn Ruined every person and every little thing in their path. They’d gain the match 100 out of 100 moments. The greatest acquire of my life by a mile. pic.twitter.com/9MfrUNspyN
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) April 9, 2024
