Hard Rock Bet User Pockets $5.5 Million on Texans’ Upset of Bengals

Over the weekend in Florida, an unbelievable tale of luck in sports betting unfolded, hinting at the possibility of a magical crystal ball. The recently reopened Hard Rock Bet platform made headlines by paying out a whopping $5.5 million on a remarkable four-leg same-game parlay bet placed on the NFL matchup between the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bengals were expected to win easily at home in Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, but a rookie quarterback from the struggling Houston Texans team pulled off a surprising 30-27 victory. This unexpected win not only shocked fans, but also led one lucky bettor to walk away with a $5.5 million payout from a top sportsbook in the state.

Crystal ball you say?

The victorious contestant backed up their words with a significant amount of money. They placed a bold $500,000 bet on a four-leg parlay, with none of the selections appearing to be surefire winners.

There were four legs in total:

• The Houston Texans to beat the Cincinnati Bengals
• Texans-Bengals to go Over 44.5 points
• Texans running back Devin Singletary to score a touchdown
• Singletary to go Over 51.5 rushing yards

Matt Ammendola, the kicker for the Texans, made a game-winning field goal with no time left on the clock. The total of 57 points scored in the game was well above the projected 44.5 points. Devin Singletary, a running back for the Texans, not only scored a touchdown but also ran for 150 yards, surpassing the 51.5 rushing yard prop bet by three times.

Hard Rock Bet in the news

After years of legal battles, the Seminole Tribe sports betting brand Hard Rock Bet finally launched in Florida last week, marking the end of an on-again, off-again existence.

Despite facing legal challenges to their renegotiated compact with the state of Florida, the Seminoles, who dominate the betting industry in the state, recently rebranded their sports betting platform. Last year, they were operational in Florida for only 34 days before being forced to halt operations by the courts.

This week, Hard Rock Bet took another shot at the U.S. legal sports betting scene, encountering both successes and challenges.

Hard Rock Bet cashed in on a $1.12 million bet placed by a bettor on Wednesday, winning $1,546,000 after the 1-8 Kent State football team lost 49-19. Additionally, the bettor placed a $426,000 wager on the Kent State moneyline at +325. This was just one of the many crazy wagers that Hard Rock Bet won that week.

Hard Rock Bet exposure

Some may argue that all press is good press, but the Hard Rock Bet brand likely did not see the payout of $5.5 million to a single bettor during its first week as a favorable development.

The buzz about the four-leg same-game parlay is widespread, being discussed in media outlets, online forums, and casual sports betting discussions. The name Hard Rock Bet is prominently featured in these conversations, which is generating positive attention.

Spending an additional $5.5 million on top of the already high first-week promotional costs is not ideal for Hard Rock Bet. However, the exposure gained from this investment is beneficial.