Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy celebrated a monumental triumph on Monday, cashing in on what he hailed as “the greatest bet of my life.”
Portnoy placed his trust in UConn’s bid for consecutive championships, and his confidence in the Huskies paid off handsomely with a staggering $2.76 million payday. UConn dominated Purdue with a final score of 75-60, securing the 2024 NCAA Tournament crown at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Sharing his exhilaration, Portnoy proudly displayed his betting slip on X, revealing a hefty $600,000 wager on UConn to emerge victorious at +360 odds.
“This is the greatest bet of my life,” Portnoy exclaimed in his post. “Thank you #uconn for obliterating everyone and everything in your path. You’d win the tournament 100 out of 100 times. This is the biggest win of my life by a mile.”
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Portnoy’s fervor was palpable as he watched the game unfold live, surrounded by his Barstool Sports colleagues.
The UConn-Purdue showdown remained tightly contested early on, with neither team establishing a significant lead for the first 15 minutes. However, the Huskies unleashed their prowess in the second half, surging ahead by as much as 18 points to clinch another title.
With a million-dollar return, Portnoy reaps a substantial financial windfall, even for someone of his wealth. Yet, it’s worth noting that Portnoy’s previous year saw an even more significant monetary triumph, unrelated to a colossal sports wager.
