Maryland sports bettor wins $714,000 by picking 3 huge underdogs with losing records. He was ‘afraid to watch the games.’
The gambler at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland won $714,000 on a $5,00 parlay. He picked three NBA teams with losing records and formidable opponents. The gamblar was afraid to watch the games, so he waited until the next morning to see if it won. Sports betting inside Live!'s casinos has been legal since December 2021. Mobile betting began in November. The newly licensed sites taking bets online are Barstool Sportsbook, BetMGM, betRivers, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel and PointsBet.
The Charlotte Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers won $714,000. The winning teams had losing records and were facing marquee opponents. All the games were decided by less than 10 points. Maryland voters approved a ballot question to allow sports betting in 2020. The Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling is preparing for more people seeking help because of the wider availability of betting via mobile. Gamblers seeking treatment can call or text 1-800-GAMBLER and receive treatment for no cost.
