In a thrilling turn of events on Christmas night, a daring gambler on DraftKings sportsbook hit the jackpot, making nearly half a million dollars richer thanks to Christian McCaffrey’s touchdown during the 49ers’ game against the Ravens.
This audacious bettor embarked on a 14-leg NFL touchdown scorer parlay, which included touchdowns from notable players like Najee Harris, Gabriel Davis, Jahmyr Gibbs, DK Metcalf, Jerome Ford, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jonathan Taylor, Calvin Ridley, James Conner, Raheem Mostert, Javonte Williams, Isiah Pacheco, and D’Andre Swift before culminating with McCaffrey’s touchdown.
WATCH THE $490K CMC TD PARLAY BETTOR CASH WITH HIS FRIENDS 🎥
A Christmas miracle 🥹
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— br_betting (@br_betting) December 26, 2023
Remarkably, this bold $5 wager resulted in a jaw-dropping payout of $489,378.01, offering odds nearly equivalent to 100,000-to-1.
The bettor behind this incredible feat, identified as Travis Dufner, shared his jubilation in a social media video. According to his LinkedIn profile, Dufner works as a financial advisor in New Jersey.
ROBE ON. ON THE WAY TO A CHRISTMAS PARTY 🔥🎄
The $490K CMC parlay bettor is ready to sweat MNF…
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— br_betting (@br_betting) December 26, 2023
While some sportsbooks permit cashouts during parlays, DraftKings, unfortunately, does not offer such an option. Therefore, Dufner had no choice but to ride out his high-stakes wager to its thrilling conclusion.
Nonetheless, had Dufner possessed significant liquid assets, he could have hedged his bet through another platform, like ESPN Bet, by placing a wager against McCaffrey scoring a touchdown. It’s worth noting that McCaffrey’s consistency in finding the end zone made him an exceptional choice for this audacious parlay, as he had already scored touchdowns in 12 of the 49ers’ 14 games earlier in the season.
It’s also worth mentioning that bets of this nature typically provide the sportsbook with a substantial house advantage. In this case, the sheer magnitude of the win and the buzz it generated likely made DraftKings more than happy to honor the payout.