A parlay for the ages turned into a life-changing payday for one gambler
A months-long odyssey for one savvy gambler came to a gripping conclusion with Sunday’s World Cup final between France and Argentina. In the end, his shrewd crunch time decision earned him a six-figure payday.with FanDuel Sportsbook, which played out over the course of 2022.
The final piece of the puzzle? France to repeat as World Cup champions, a result which would complete the parlay and guarantee a payout of $557,770.91. After following along closely during France’s run to Sunday’s final, Forte was asked before the match whether he would take the payout option, hedge and bet on Argentina, or let it ride.It was the right decision, as France ultimately fell in an instant classic that was decided by penalty kicks.
“Thank God I cashed out,” Forte said during the match. “I’d be leaving on a stretcher with a heart attack right now.”