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Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy celebrates $1million winning bet as Michigan - his alma mater - pulls off wild comeback victory over Alabama
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy celebrated a huge $1million payday on New Year's Day after his alma mater, Michigan, pulled out a 27-20 overtime win against the Alabama Crimson Tide. The 46-year-old businessman was in a box with friends and his mother, Linda, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, when the Wolverines scored a touchdown on their opening drive in the extra frame. After stopping the Crimson Tide on defense on the ensuing possession, Portnoy claimed he won $1 million. 'Alright, emergency press conference. Holy f***ing s***. I'm a million bucks f***ing richer. We're going to Houston!' said Portnoy ... (full story)