Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and notorious high-stakes gambler, was left seething on Sunday after narrowly missing out on a staggering $370,000 payday due to Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr.’s failure to score a touchdown. In classic Portnoy fashion, he took to social media to vent his frustrations, even calling for an FBI investigation into the Commanders’ decision-making during their overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Bold Bet
Portnoy had placed a high-risk parlay with odds of +3629, wagering $10,000 for a potential $370,000 payout. His bet required three specific outcomes:
- Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor to score two or more touchdowns.
- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett to score a touchdown.
- Brian Robinson Jr. to find the end zone for the Commanders.
The first two legs of the bet hit earlier in the day, with Taylor scoring twice and Pickett delivering a touchdown. That left Portnoy’s fate in Robinson Jr.’s hands during Washington’s primetime clash against Atlanta.
The Missed Opportunity
Robinson Jr., who had a solid game with 60 rushing yards on 13 carries and nine receiving yards on two receptions, failed to score a touchdown. Adding insult to injury, backup running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., who had just five carries all season before Sunday, managed to find the end zone instead. Portnoy was left watching helplessly as the Commanders’ offense squandered multiple opportunities to get Robinson Jr. across the goal line.
One particularly agonizing moment came when Robinson Jr. attempted to score from the 1-yard line, only for the Commanders to opt for a passing play on the following down. Portnoy captured his anguish in a video, lying sprawled on the floor in despair as his hopes of a massive payout slipped away.
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Portnoy’s Explosive Reaction
Portnoy didn’t hold back in expressing his outrage. In a fiery social media rant, he demanded an FBI investigation into the Commanders, their coaching staff, and anyone involved in the game.
“Chris Rodriguez has five fing carries the whole season. Robinson is perfectly fing healthy, smiling on the sidelines, and we’re giving it to this fing guy?” Portnoy fumed.
“I want a federal investigation. I want fing everyone in Washington investigated. I want DraftKings investigated. I want Robinson investigated. Everyone with a f***ing pulse in that organization!”
Portnoy’s Betting History
This isn’t the first time Portnoy has made headlines for his high-stakes wagers. Known for his fearless betting style, he once pocketed $1.65 million after correctly predicting Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the Masters. However, not all of his bets have been as successful. Recent misses include a $100,000 bet on Alabama to win the college football national championship and $1.1 million on the Boston Celtics to claim the NBA title, with mixed results.
Despite the heartbreak, Portnoy’s bold gambling antics continue to captivate his followers, who eagerly tune in for the drama that inevitably unfolds.
A Painful Conclusion
The Commanders ultimately won the game 30-24 in overtime, but for Portnoy, the result was little consolation. Instead of celebrating a life-changing windfall, he was left to reflect on what could have been—calling for accountability in the most dramatic way possible.
As fans and followers of his betting exploits know, this is just another chapter in the rollercoaster life of Dave Portnoy, where the stakes are high, and the emotions run even higher.
