Big Bets Take a Hit as Patriots Win

Plenty of New England Patriots fans were overjoyed after their favorite team defeated the Atlanta Falcons at Super Bowl 51, rising up from a 28-3 deficit. However, the win did not go down well for a host of gamblers, who found themselves on the losing side of things.

One bettor used an app to wager $1.1 million in favor of the Atlanta Falcons against the Patriots. If the Atlanta Falcons had won, the bettor would have received wins in the range of $2.1 million. However, the Falcons lost by over 2 points.

As for the William Hill Books, one bettor placed $500 on the table towards a 46 point score for the Patriots. The odds were at 150 to 1 and a Falcon victory would have guaranteed a $75,000 win. Sadly, the Falcons lost. However, it was not all bad for the sports book operator. A comeback for the Patriots resulted in a majority of the bettors gaining. It is believed that around 65% of the bets were in favor of the Patriots.

Another bettor placed $100 on 0 touchdowns during the game with odds of 500 to 1, which would have seen $50,000 in wins. However, the Patriots won the game.

But, bettors in favor of the Patriots went home with a smile. One bettor even earned the privilege of going on a date with Canadian tennis star, Genie Bouchard. It is believed that Bouchard had tweeted in favor of a Flacons win, to which, a fan replied by saying that she would have to go on a date with him if they lost. Assuming low risk, the tennis star replied in the affirmative. However, the game ended with Bouchard regretting her decision and even tweeting about how bets shouldn’t be placed against Tom Brady. However, as for the actual date, there have been no official reports about Bouchard’s decision.

Online books were saved some of the pain because of LIVE IN-Play WAGERING and several proposition bets. But, bookies in New England, who operated without Pay Per Head, will have to remain in hiding until next month.