Mattress Mack Eyes A Record $75 Million Payday If The Astros Win The World Series

Jim McIngvale, 71, is a renowned gambler and a regular at the Annunciation Catholic Church. He is praying for the Houston Astros before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies. If the Astros win the World Series, he will collect $75 million.

Mack's business is growing. He started with his wife Linda in 1981. They have a business called Gallery. Mack has a lot of bets on sports and he has to travel for them. He has won a few bets, but lost many. His business will grow to more than $230 million by 2021. The business has differentiating itself from brick-and-mortar and internet competitors. McIngvale has an extremely high tolerance for risk. Sports betting isn't legal in Texas. Linda has low tolerance. She watches baseball games. Her husband is a big fan of Houston Astros.