Not long ago, SportyBet, a major Nigerian bookmaker, had the highest payout limit of 10 million naira. Over time, this limit increased to 20, 30, and 40, and now stands at 50 million (naira).
Texas furniture kingpin Jim McIngvale better known as Mattress Mack won $75 million on Saturday after his bet that the Houston Astros would win the World Series paid off, taking home what is believed to be the largest payout in legal sports betting history.