By The Daily Caller (Opinion) | Created at 2024-11-25 23:33:23 | Updated at 2024-12-04 09:05:55
1 week ago
November 25, 2024 4:14 PM ET
What a horrible bet and waste of a cool million dollars …
Before the contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams kicked off, Caesars Sports reported that it received a bet worth $1 million for the Rams to cover the +3 spread at -120 odds. (RELATED: Eagles’ Brandon Graham Suffers Season-Ending Torn Triceps Injury That Could Potentially Lead Him Into Retirement)
All the gambler needed was for the Rams to keep the game close. It didn’t matter if the Rams won or not; they just had to keep their deficit under three points if they were on the losing side, with a victory also delivering a cashed wager. If things went his way, he would’ve profited a whopping $833.333.33, making for a total payout of $1,833,333.33.
A bettor at @CaesarsPalace wagered $1M on the Rams +3 (-120) 😱
Potential payout: $1,833,333 pic.twitter.com/GBBod2AoCq
— Caesars Sportsbook & Casino (@CaesarsSports) November 25, 2024
But as we know, Saquon Barkley and the Eagles had different plans, with the superstar running back rushing for a mammoth 255 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Birds to a 37-20 win on the road.
In other words, the bet chalked and it’s nothing more than a donation now. Yikes.
Saquon Barkley has set an Eagles single-game rushing record AND career-high with 255 yards‼️@saquon | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/8spJ32UbFz
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 25, 2024
Rough, just rough.
I had one hell of a Sunday when it came to NFL betting — had one of my biggest days in a while — but I honestly couldn’t imagine gambling AND losing $1 million in a bet.
I couldn’t stomach it.
