One high roller truly put their money where their mouth is regarding the recent NBA Finals. The unnamed bettor wagered $8m on the Oklahoma City Thunder defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals best-of-seven series to win just over $1.1m.
The person placed the bet in-person at the BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks in Cincinnati, Ohio:
Many people on X commented under the post, questioning how someone could put so much money on the line for a relatively small return, especially given the fact that the Pacers pushed the Thunder all the way to the final game in the series.
the Thunder eventually won Game 7 on a 103-91 scoreline on Sunday night
The person undoubtedly breathed a sigh of relief when the Thunder eventually won Game 7 on a 103-91 scoreline on Sunday night.
Jay-Z was another person who went big on the Thunder, with less success. The superstar rapper bet $1m on the Thunder winning the NBA Finals in just five games, which did not come to reality. He would have won $3.3m if successful. Drake, meanwhile, is $800,000 out of pocket after backing the Thunder to win in six games.
