There’s no doubt that the NFL is the main driver of sports betting in America, drawing significant wagers even after the season’s end, as bettors turn to college basketball, the NBA, tennis, and golf.

In the NHL, a notable instance involved a Caesars Sports customer turning a small bet into a six-figure payout.

Remarkable Hockey Bet

A customer placed $500 on a nine-leg NHL parlay over two days, mixing favorites with underdogs on totals or pucklines. Remarkably, every leg won, and due to an escalator boost, the customer netted a payout of $704,042.25 instead of the anticipated $415,000.

Successful Golf Specials

At Fanatics Sportsbook, another bettor placed a mere $10 on a three-leg parlay encompassing three top-tier golf tournaments, ultimately emerging with $20,790 in profit. The wins included Nico Echavarria at the Cognizant Classic, Hannah Green at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, and Casey Jarvis at the South African Open.

NBA and NHL Combined

At William Hill US, a bettor sought to convert $275 into $500,000 by combining outcomes from six NBA games and four NHL matchups. Surprisingly, all ten selections were correct, leading to winnings of approximately $512,982.52.

Olympic Hockey Results

Team USA clinched gold in both men’s and women’s hockey against Canada. This loss was significant for a BetMGM bettor who had placed a bet that would have earned them $1.3 million had Canada secured the men’s title. Conversely, a DraftKings Sportsbook customer from Canada profited over $100,000 from Team USA’s women’s victory, paying off a hefty bet of $351,074.11 at favorable odds.

As always, a reminder: betting should be approached responsibly, and it’s vital to gamble only what you can afford to lose.