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Mattress Mack's Net Worth Is Astronomical & His World Series Bet Won't Put A Dent In It

The Astros superfan is not a billionaire, yet.

Jim McIngvale in a blue shirt. Right: Mattress Mack being interviewed after a World Series game in Philadelphia, PA.

Jim McIngvale in a blue shirt. Right: Mattress Mack being interviewed after a World Series game in Philadelphia, PA.

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Texas Staff Writer

For over 40 years, Houston, TX residents have found more than just mattresses in Gallery Furniture. Its owner, Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, has become a pillar in the community by displaying generosity through countless philanthropic efforts.

The man has allowed stranded Houstonians to sleep in his store during hurricanes and winter storms, in addition to donating mattresses to those in need.

However, the furniture store mogul has long been a sports gambler who wages bets on events like the Super Bowl, horse derbies and, most notably, a $10 million bet on the Houston Astros winning the 2022 World Series.

All of that giving and wagering has people wondering just how much the "mattress guy" is really worth.

What is Mattress Mack's net worth?

McIngvale's total assets add up to $300 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

This quantity is enormous compared to the $5,000 he says he came to Houston with, in the early 1980s when he started his shopping center.

In 2022, the 71-year-old now has enough to wager $10 million on his hometown team winning the MLB championship. If they do win, he could earn up to $75 million. If the Astros lose, well, it seems his monetary value would be okay.

How is Mattress Mack so rich?

If you've lived in Houston in the past 40 years, you most likely know the man from Mississippi who made a name for himself by dressing in a mattress and starring in low-budget TV commercials for his store.

Gallery Furniture's fame has skyrocketed since and become a go-to hub to find house essentials like beds, living room sets and dining tables. In recent years, sources peg the now Texan owner and operator as earning over $2 million in monthly income.

And it looks like it's all thanks to McIngvale.

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  • Brittany Cristiano

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    Brittany Cristiano (she/her) was Narcity USA's first full-time Texas Staff Writer. She's a lifelong Houstonian but enjoys every corner of the Lone Star State. Brittany is passionate about highlighting the beauty and rarities in the places we live in or visit–whether it’s showing North American readers something they never knew existed in the South, or helping Texans appreciate the beauty that’s been there the whole time. Oh, and she also loves to spill the tea on the latest trending figures in Texas and beyond. She previously served as an Editorial Intern for Houstonia magazine and as Editor-in-Chief of the University of St. Thomas’ student newspaper.

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