A poker participant who claims to be “the most effective bettor on the planet” did not dwell as much as his personal billing on Sunday night time when he misplaced greater than 1,000,000 {dollars} on the Tremendous Bowl.
Sean Perry, above, misplaced $1.1 million however instructed his followers “it occurs,” including that he practices strict bankroll administration and doesn’t wager cash he can’t afford to lose. (Picture: Seminole Arduous Rock)
Sean Perry, 27, opted to go massive on the San Francisco 49ers, putting a $1.1 million wager at -1.5, which might have returned $2.1 million for a $1 million revenue. However the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs had different concepts.
As a poker participant, Perry has loved a number of six-figure cashes in high-roller occasions and has gross event profession earnings of greater than $6.8 million, in keeping with the Hendon Mob Database.
Not too long ago, he’s reinvented himself as a sports activities bettor and handicapper, who claims to be “up eight figures lifetime” in terms of betting.
Perry posted a picture of his Circa sportsbook betting ticket to his X followers on Sunday morning however didn’t reveal the identify of the workforce he was backing. He left it till after kickoff to do this.
‘I’ll Be Again’
To be truthful to Perry, for a lot of the sport it appeared like a shrewd wager, particularly as a result of the road closed at -2 and the Niners had been up 10-0 within the second quarter. However the Chiefs shocked their opponents in extra time, successful their third Tremendous Bowl title in 5 years in an exciting 25-22 victory.
In a video posted on X late Sunday, Perry appeared touched by his followers’ concern for his well-being after shedding such an earthshattering amount of cash. However the skilled gambler reminded them that he would by no means stake cash he couldn’t afford to lose.
“Guys, I promise you I’m going to be advantageous,” Perry mentioned. “I’m used to firing hundreds of thousands of {dollars} on video games on a regular basis, and I do know I’m going to be again tomorrow … and by the top of the yr, I’ll proceed crushing. This final month … I’m up over $4 million.
“So, sure, shedding 1,000,000 in at some point sucks, nevertheless it occurs. That’s a part of playing. I’m not going to let you know guys each wager is assured to win as a result of that doesn’t exist. In the long run, we’re going to get there. So long as we hold beating the closing traces, that’s all that issues.”
Circa Survivor
Perry was one of many finalists within the Circa Survivor sports activities betting contest, which challenges gamblers to select one straight-up NFL winner every week, choosing every workforce solely as soon as.
When the sphere bought right down to 13 from 9,267 entrants, he refused to cut the $9.2 million first prize.
“With all respect, I’m the most effective bettor on the planet. There’s no approach I’m ever chopping. I want you guys all the most effective. I’ll see you on the end line,” Perry mentioned.
He was eradicated in fifth place.
