Mattress Mack Bets $2M on Patriots in Super Bowl 2026

Houston furniture store owner makes another massive wager on the big game.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, the well-known Houston-area furniture store owner, has placed a $2 million bet on the New England Patriots to beat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. As part of a promotion, customers who spend $4,000 or more on a mattress from his Gallery Furniture store will get their money back if the Patriots win.

Why it matters

Mattress Mack is renowned for making enormous bets on major sporting events, especially those involving Texas teams. While the 2026 Super Bowl doesn't feature a local team, his massive wager on the Patriots highlights his continued commitment to high-stakes gambling as a marketing strategy for his furniture business.

The details

According to ESPN, Mattress Mack placed a $2 million bet on the New England Patriots to defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. As part of a promotion, customers who spend $4,000 or more on a mattress from his Gallery Furniture store will receive a full refund if the Patriots emerge victorious.

  • Super Bowl LX is scheduled for February 2026.

The players

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale

The owner of the Houston-area furniture store chain Gallery Furniture, known for making massive bets on sporting events as a marketing strategy.

New England Patriots

The professional American football team that Mattress Mack has bet $2 million on to win Super Bowl LX.

Seattle Seahawks

The professional American football team that the New England Patriots will face in Super Bowl LX, according to Mattress Mack's bet.

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What they’re saying

“Spend $4,000 on a mattress and gear with McIngvale's Gallery Furniture, and if the Patriots beat the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, you get your money back on your purchase.”

— David Purdum (ESPN)

The takeaway

Mattress Mack's latest high-stakes Super Bowl bet underscores his willingness to take on significant financial risk in pursuit of driving sales and publicity for his furniture business. His promotional offer of refunding mattress purchases if the Patriots win adds an extra layer of excitement for his customers.