The sports betting industry has experienced a surge in popularity and prevalence over the past several years, becoming a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Several states allow sports gambling, which has led to an increasing number of people discussing it in everyday media.
Multiple TV networks have gambling-specific shows and segments, seamlessly integrating into the sports cultural zeitgeist.
The amount of access to this has led to some jaw-dropping bets, either due to the amount that a fan wagers on a game’s outcome, or the potential winnings they could receive on a longshot bet.
Dov Kleiman recently posted on X about a longshot bet that a Las Vegas Raiders fan took on the team to win the Super Bowl, wagering $25,000 for a potential return of $2.5 million.
Insane: A Raiders fan placed a $25,000 bet on the team to win the Super Bowl this season.
The degenerate will win $2.5 MILLION if the bet cashes.
What does he know?? 🤯 pic.twitter.com/cCT2AFF2XG
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 11, 2025
Sportsbooks are offering these long odds for a reason, as the Raiders aren’t expected to be a strong team this year.
The Raiders’ projected win total at most sportsbooks is 6.5, as most believe they’ll finish the season under .500.
While they don’t have a lot of confidence from the general public and a betting perspective, anything can happen in this league.
Take the Washington Commanders, for instance, who were one of the worst teams in the NFL during the 2023 season but made it to the NFC Championship in 2024.
The right coach and quarterback can go a long way in this league, and the Raiders have made adjustments in both of those areas.
Will they at least make it to the playoffs and give this bettor hope for a massive payday?
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