‘Biggest UNLV bet I have ever seen’ wins at Bellagio

Las Vegas Review-Journal

1 year ago

New Mexico's Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries the ball close to a first down before being brought ... — New Mexico’s Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries the ball close to a first down before being brought down by UNLV’s Ricky Johnson during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Eddie Moore

UNLV head coach Barry Odom leads warm ups prior to a game against Colorado State at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey will track the biggest betting storylines every Saturday of the college football season.

A bettor at the BetMGM sportsbook at the Bellagio cashed in with a $200,000 wager to win $181,000 on UNLV -13 over New Mexico on Saturday.

“That’s definitely the biggest UNLV bet I have ever seen,” The Mirage sportsbook manager Scott Shelton said in a direct message on X.

The bettor didn’t have much of a sweat in the Rebels’ 56-14 victory. UNLV scored touchdowns on its first five possessions en route to a 35-7 halftime lead and added another score to open the second half to go up 42-7.

The Rebels (7-2) have been one of college football’s best money teams, going 8-1 against the spread.

Contact reporter Todd Dewey at tdewey@reviewjournal.com. Follow @tdewey33 on X.