Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and a passionate sports bettor, recently declared that he had quit gambling after a frustrating loss involving the Buffalo Bills. However, that resolution didn’t last long.
Portnoy’s gambling hiatus lasted less than a month, and he kickstarted the New Year with remarkable luck. He pocketed a staggering $1 million when the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, and his winning streak continued with another half-million-dollar victory as the Washington Huskies surprised the Texas Longhorns, securing their spot in the college football national championship game.
These bets marked Portnoy’s return to gambling after his self-imposed retirement in 2023, following a series of substantial losses that led to his declaration to quit. A video captured at the Rose Bowl Stadium captured the moment of his triumph, with Portnoy exclaiming, “Holy f***ing s**t, I’m a million f***ing bucks richer.”
MICHIGAN WINS THE ROSE BOWL! I WIN A MILLION DOLLARS! WE’RE PLAYING FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! LET’S FUCKING GO! pic.twitter.com/v83CIHXyTN
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) January 2, 2024
In a jubilant tone, Portnoy commented on the victory, emphasizing the Big Ten’s triumph over the SEC. He praised Michigan’s performance in a blog post on Barstool Sports, expressing his excitement about the prospects of 2024.
Portnoy’s recent windfall goes a long way in offsetting his previous losses, but the thrill of gambling still runs deep in him. As the Wolverines and Huskies prepare to clash at NRG Stadium in Houston on January 8th, you can bet that Portnoy will once again test his luck.
For a man who has experienced the highs and lows of sports betting, the allure of the next wager remains irresistible.