Dave Portnoy Wins $2.7 Million on UConn NCAA Bet

UConn's dominant tournament run secures back-to-back national championships, marking a historic victory for the Barstool founder.

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, won $2.7 million from a $600,000 bet on UConn's victory in the NCAA men's final.
UConn's dominant performance throughout the tournament culminated in a 75-60 victory over Purdue, securing their back-to-back national championships.
Portnoy described the win as the 'biggest win of my life,' expressing immense satisfaction over UConn's undisputed dominance in the tournament.
The victory was particularly significant for sportsbooks, with DraftKings reporting the game as the most bet-on college basketball game ever.
Betting on the NCAA tournament has seen significant growth, with legal wagers estimated at $2.72 billion this year, marking a new high for the event.