Consider Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale the leader of the Houston Cougars fan club again this year, as he announced a $1 million bet on the team to win the men’s NCAA Tournament. At +750, McIngvale stands to win $7.5 million at Caesars Sportsbook if the Cougars do win March Madness 2024. The furniture tycoon and notorious gambler has been on the Cougars to win March Madness before, having wagered $4.05 million in commutative wagers on his hometown team in 2023. Houston was long considered the favorites last season before succumbing to the fifth-seeded Miami Hurricanes in a massive Sweet 16 upset. They are the No. 1 ... (full story)