Bettor wins $1.7M parlay after Spurs Game 7 victory: ‘All you gotta do is believe’
A sports bettor known as the Parlay Prince won $1.7 million after correctly predicting the San Antonio Spurs would win the Western Conference. His successful $2,500 parlay included bets on Team USA hockey, Michigan basketball, and the New York Knicks. Despite cash-out offers during the playoffs, he held out for the full payout after the Spurs' Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- ▪The bettor placed a $2,500 futures parlay that paid off $1.7 million.
- ▪His parlay included bets on Team USA men's hockey, Michigan basketball, the Knicks, and the Spurs.
- ▪He refused cash-out offers from DraftKings during the playoffs, believing in his bets.
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Betting Bettor wins $1.7M parlay after Spurs Game 7 victory: ‘All you gotta do is believe’ By Malik Smith Published May 31, 2026, 4:17 p.m. ET San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama celebrates a defensive stop against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 7. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. One sports bettor called his shot in February that the Spurs would win the Western Conference. His confidence and a well-timed $2,500 futures parlay paid off handsomely when the clock hit zero in Oklahoma City after Game 7 of the Conference finals.
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