William Bergstrom, known as "Suitcase Ma" and "The Phantom Gambler," is famous for his extreme betting habits. He once wagered $777,000 on a single craps game. His nickname "Suitcase Ma" comes from the large suitcases of money he would bring to the casino, and "The Phantom Gambler" refers to his mysterious disappearances after big wins or losses.
2. The $540,000 Super Bowl Bet
In the 2024 Super Bowl, a bettor in Michigan placed a $540,000 wager on the Kansas City Chiefs at +4.5 points with Fanatics Sportsbook. This bet was heavily juiced, with the potential to net $340,024 if the Chiefs covered the spread.
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3. The $1 Million Super Bowl Bet
Caesars Sportsbook reported a $1 million bet on the San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl at -120 odds. This was one of the first million-dollar bets placed on the Super Bowl that year.
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4. The $100,000 Coin Toss Bet
A bettor from Michigan placed a $100,000 bet on the coin toss to land tails. This unusual wager highlighted the unpredictability and excitement of prop bets during major sporting events.
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5. The 15-Fold Accumulator Bet
In 2015, a British man named Fred Craggs placed a 15-fold accumulator bet on soccer matches. He bet just 30 pence (less than 50 cents) and managed to correctly predict the outcomes of all 15 matches, winning a total of £500,000.
6. The $25,000 to Win $1 Million Bet
A bettor with DraftKings placed a $25,000 bet with the potential to win $1 million. This type of high-risk, high-reward bet is rare but showcases the extreme lengths some bettors go to chase big payouts.
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7. The $105,000 Bet on Kyle Juszczyk
A bettor at BetMGM placed a $105,000 bet on Kyle Juszczyk to win the Super Bowl MVP at 750-1 odds. If Juszczyk had won the award, the bettor would have netted $105,000.These examples highlight the extremes to which some bettors will go, whether it's the size of the bets, the odds they're willing to take, or the unconventional nature of the wagers.
