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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

These days sports betting is slowly getting legalized in different parts of the country. While the fans try to make a fortune out of a penny, this practice seems to have improved fan engagement to a much larger extent. One such NFL fan came out lucky to win the impossible amid tumultuous Week 6 games.

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It was a roller coaster ride for the top NFL teams to have faced defeat most unexpectedly. But a fan from New York went on to win nearly $400,000 with a mere investment of $55 parlay. Yes! The sum is pretty huge, just like his weird combination of teams.

Ben Fawkes of ‘VSIN The Sports Betting Network’ disclosed the news recently, stating that a fan from the city won the bet. Moreover, he also released the wagers list placed by the customer to watch.

And guess what, the Buccaneers, Packers, or the Chiefs were not on the list. Just like how unique the combinations were, Week 6 results turned out similar to what this fan had predicted.

Last year betting was not allowed in New York, but rules have changed as per the recent updates. Since January, it has been legalized. From a fan’s perspective, it was a shocking week with favorites struggling to convert their games. On one hand, the Buccaneers lost to the Steelers, and Aaron Rodgers and Co registered an unexpected defeat against the Jets.

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Meanwhile, the Falcons dominated the Niners and Giants, making a surreal comeback to supersede a ten-point deficit and eventually slaying the Lamar Jackson side that stole the show. All these unbelievable knocks helped the fans to make humongous profits out of it.

When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell embraced sports betting

Although in-person wagers are still not allowed, the NFL has started nodding for online legalized betting. In fact, the league has allowed betting commercials to air during game broadcasts. However, there is a limit to showcasing such activities.

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“I think it’s great for our fans, and it’ll be great for the NFL ultimately and our partners because what it will do is create more engagement,” Goodell said about sports betting in an interview last year.

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“It will be somewhat like what fantasy football was for us in the ’90s and has been over the last several decades, but this will be an even more immersive experience,” he added. Pro football is an ever-evolving game. While the athletes are reaping benefits from it, the fans have also started finding ways to fill their pockets.

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