If successful, the bettor would win a net $11,200. An unidentified bettor took it a few steps further.Īt 7:31 p.m., Saturday, according to a screenshot of the wager (first reported by Bleacher Report and confirmed by ESPN), the bettor placed a $1.4 million money-line bet on the Chargers to go on to win the game at -12,500 odds. A bettor would need to risk $12,500 on the Chargers to win $100. At that point, DraftKings was offering the Chargers' odds to win the game at -12,500. The money-line wager in question was placed with DraftKings on Saturday after the Los Angeles Chargers jumped out to a 27-0 lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of the wild-card nightcap. The bet lost, went viral and then sparked debate in the sports betting community. One of the greatest comebacks in NFL playoff history attracted one of the craziest bets ever reported: $1.4 million to win just $11,200. Notable bets: How a $1.4 million bet to win $11,200 sparked debate
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