Man Wins Nearly $500,000 On $5 Parlay, Reveals Smart Plans For The Money

Travis Dufner is officially a legend in the sports betting world.

There were plenty of sports to consume over the extended Christmas holiday weekend and Dufner didn't want to miss out on the action.

He just did it a bit differently than the average person. Instead of grabbing some popcorn and beers, he threw down $5 on a 14-pick parlay at +9787560 odds on DraftKings.

He picked 14 players to all score a touchdown, and against seemingly impossible odds, he pulled it off. Yes, Travis somehow managed to hit on a +9787560 bet.

You can check out the bet slip below.

Man wins nearly half a million dollars on $5 parlay.

How does a person celebrate earning nearly $500,000 on a $5 bet? With the boys dressed in casual Santa attire watching Christian McCaffrey cap things off.

It doesn't get any more real than this, folks.

While DraftKings might be out $489,383.01, the gambling company didn't seem to care very much. After all, this is the best free advertising it's ever going to get.

How many people will now attempt to do the same and fail miserably? The answer is a lot. A lot of people will try to capture this magic and fail to do so.

Travis told me there was no cash out option prior to all 14 picks hitting. That means he had to let it ride and hope for the best the entire time.

For now, he's off busy counting all his newfound gambling winnings. You can buy a house in many parts of America for $500,000.

His plans don't include a house, but he already knows what he's going to do. He told me he plans on paying off student loans, paying cars off, putting a big chunk away to savings and retirement accounts. Very fiscally responsible!

Crack a beer and pour one out in honor of Travis Dufner's victory. He's officially a member of the sports betting hall of fame. Hit me with your reactions at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.