The Biggest Sports Bets In History

Thinking of going big in sports betting? Before you pull out your wallet and start throwing in huge wagers hoping to make it big, it is a good idea to take a look back at home big some people went when it came to betting–and how big it paid off in the process.

As a bettor, being in the loop when it comes to sports events is just as important as being updated with the latest odds and lines. Thus, checking out reputable sites like www.lines.com should be a part of your daily routine. Remember, knowledge is everything. Now speaking of knowing, here are some of the biggest wagers made by people in the history of sports betting. Think you can beat them?

Richard Hopkins betting on Lewis Hamilton

When Richard Hopkins discovered Lewis Hamilton in a go-kart event, he attended with his son back in 1998, he was already certain of one thing. After that, he made a bet on Hamilton that a Grand Prix championship by the age of 23. He made a wager of £200 with an odds of 300/1. He also made a wager for Hamilton to become a world champion, this timer for an odds of 500/1.

Hopkins won both bets and he won not less than £165,000 in overall profit.

The wins of “Vegas Dave”

One can argue about the authenticity and the legitimacy of a lot of big claims of professional sports handicapper Dave Oancea, or more popularly known in the world of sports betting as Vegas Dave. Although not everyone likes Vegas Dave, one cannot deny that he did make some of the biggest bets and biggest wins in the history of sports betting.

One of the best that made him a name in the industry is when he made a bet that the Kansas City Royals would win the World Series, for odds of 30/1. Although he was forced to spread his bet across various bookies, he indeed up winning the bet and he brought home no less than $2.5 million back then.

The Tiger Woods $85,000 Masters bet

No doubt that Tiger Woods is the greatest and most accomplished golfer of all time. In fact, to date, no one has surpassed what Woods has achieved in his career, at least by the record.

Although he is no longer considered to be a “sure win” bet, he sued to be the automatic favorite of every bettor whenever he plays a game–and it is for a reason, as he always comes out of the top for each game that he plays on. Despite him being past his prime as a betting favorite, bettor James Adducci still wagered $85,000 for Woods on the 2019 Masters, with an odds of 14/. Adducci won the bet and took home about $1.2 million in profit.

The New Orleans Saints $3.5 million wager

Although professional sports bettor Billy Waters has had trouble with the law in the past few years, he was once recognized as one of the best sports handicappers of his time. Back in 2010, during the Super Bowl XLIV, the New Orleans Saints had a face-off with the Indianapolis Colts, with the Saints being the underdog back then.

Walters made a bet for the underdog Saints for $3.5 million. The game happened and although a lot of people back then, both bettors and non-bettors alike, rooted for the Colts to win the game, New Orleans surprised everyone by bringing home the bacon by ending the game with a 31-17 victory against the Saints.