Bettor wins $495,000 wagering on Fairleigh Dickinson to beat Purdue in NCAA Tournament
Hardly anyone saw No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickson beating top-seeded Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
But one bettor put a huge wager on FDU to win. According to sports business reporter Darren Rovell, a bettor won $495,000 after placing a $33,000 moneyline bet on Fairleigh Dickinson.
A bettor placed a $33,000 wager on Fairleigh Dickinson to beat Purdue.
It netted $495,000.@DKSportsbook has confirmed the authenticity of this bet.
(H/T @zachkoval) pic.twitter.com/P7DRfR36u9— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 18, 2023
Doyel:Purdue will 'have to sit in it' because not enough Boilers stood up in loss to FDU
FDU was a +1500 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Boilermakers became just the second No. 1 seed in the men's NCAA tournament to lose to a No. 16 seed.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: March Madness: Bettor wins $495K after FDU stuns Purdue basketball