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Prince J. Grimes

Mattress Mack is again betting millions on the Kentucky Derby after huge loss in 2021

Mattress Mack, the Houston-area furniture store mogul known for his incredibly large bets, has been in a bit of losing streak ever since cashing out on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl victory in 2021. And it all started with last year’s Kentucky Derby, when he bet what is believed to be a Derby record $2.4 million on Essential Quality to win and the horse finished fourth.

Undeterred, Mack is returning to the Derby and again betting on whichever horse ends up as the favorite on Saturday. And he’s upping the amount.

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