Legacies are on the line tonight when Michigan and Villanova square off for a national title. It could cement John Beilein’s and enhance Jay Wright’s. Jalen Brunson could put himself in rarified air as a two-time winner. Mo Wagner could become a Michigan legend.
And one Las Vegas bettor could be a million dollars richer.
A $25,000 bet on the Wolverines to win the NCAA tournament placed the first week of March with +4000 odds will pay $1 million if Michigan wins tonight.
Today could be the day I make @DerekJStevens $1M richer. If @umichbball beats @NovaMBB in the #FinalFour2018 match up - his $25K bet at my @GoldenNuggetLV is a $1M winner! #whatwasithinking #GoNova pic.twitter.com/43oIqIjBZ6
— Tilman Fertitta (@TilmanJFertitta) April 2, 2018
Those on the court will be playing under pressure, but the guy with that ticket will be sweating, too.