Mon Sep 23 14:59:24 UTC 2024: ## Million Dollar Bet Fuels NFL Week 3 Betting Frenzy

**Las Vegas, NV** – A staggering $1 million bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night fueled a week of high-stakes action in the NFL, according to sports betting analysts. The bettor, who placed the wager at Caesars Sportsbook in Las Vegas, walked away with a cool $571,429 in profit after the Chiefs secured a 22-17 victory.

While the seven-figure wager dominated headlines, other notable bets from Week 3 included a $1 parlay that turned into a $3,168 payout at FanDuel Sportsbook. The winning bet required four specific players to score at least two touchdowns each.

“This was actually the slowest Sunday of the year,” said Beau Rivage sportsbook manager Carl Johnson, noting a significant drop in large wagers compared to the previous week. “We wiped them out last week, and we didn’t take anything over $20,000, as opposed to last week, when we had several wagers of $200,000-plus.”

Despite the slowdown, there were still several successful smaller bets, including a $2 two-leg parlay at DraftKings Sportsbook that paid out at +35900 odds, turning the initial stake into $718.

In college football, James Madison’s stunning 70-50 upset over North Carolina provided a profitable opportunity for those who bet on the underdog Dukes. However, the victory proved costly for the Tar Heels, who paid James Madison a $500,000 guarantee for the game.

Overall, NFL Week 3 saw a mix of big-money wagers and smaller, high-risk, high-reward bets, showcasing the diverse landscape of sports betting in the current era.

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