Brent Musburger Bets on Mattress Mack's $2M Super Bowl Wager

Legendary sportscaster buys $11,996 mattress with refund if Patriots win the big game

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:39am

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Brent Musburger, the legendary sportscaster, has made an unusual bet with Houston furniture store owner Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale. Musburger purchased a $11,996 king-size mattress from Mack's Gallery Furniture store, with the agreement that he will get his money back if the New England Patriots win the Super Bowl. Mack has already placed a $2 million wager on the Patriots to win the big game, hoping to hedge potential losses from his furniture promotion offering refunds to customers who bought $4,000 or more in merchandise.

Why it matters

This story highlights the creative ways sports betting and retail promotions can intersect, as well as the lengths that some high-profile figures will go to in order to hedge their bets. Musburger's purchase not only supports Mack's business, but also gives the sportscaster a vested interest in the outcome of the Super Bowl.

The details

Musburger, 86, decided to treat his wife Arlene to a new Tempur-Pedic king-size mattress from Mack's Gallery Furniture store. The deal is that if the Patriots win the Super Bowl, Musburger will get his $11,996 back. Mack placed the $2 million wager on the Patriots before the AFC Championship game, hoping New England would defeat the Denver Broncos. The Patriots are currently 4.5-point underdogs to the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

  • Musburger purchased the mattress on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
  • The Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Brent Musburger

An 86-year-old legendary sportscaster who rose to fame in the 1970s as the original host of "The NFL Today".

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale

The 74-year-old owner of Gallery Furniture, a Houston-based furniture store chain, who is known for his high-stakes sports bets tied to customer promotions.

Drake Maye

The quarterback for the New England Patriots.

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What they’re saying

“No charge if Patriots win Super Bowl. I'm already worried about Drake Maye's injured shoulder. But if Seahawks win, I've still got a great mattress.”

— Brent Musburger (reviewjournal.com)

“I became a huge fan of Mattress Mack when I learned he'd thrown open the doors to his Gallery Furniture stores for the suddenly homeless following a devastating hurricane in the Houston area. He was an acquaintance of my buddy and bookmaker Jimmy Vaccaro. We set up an interview with him on VSiN, and I loved his big bets tied to furniture promotions.”

— Brent Musburger (reviewjournal.com)

“I asked Mack why he bet the Patriots instead of the Seahawks. He told me his grandson resembles Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, and he can't bet against his grandson. That was good enough for me.”

— Brent Musburger (reviewjournal.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.