Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Thursday, April 16, 2026
4 notable wins | Total payouts: $242,200 | Total taxes: $65,017
4-leg SGP on Oilers vs Avalanche — $500 turned into $205,000
Source: RedditOBBBA Note: If this bettor had $204,500 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $4,908 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
5-leg parlay on Braves vs Mets — $10 turned into $13,200
Source: X/TwitterOBBBA Note: If this bettor had $13,190 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $317 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
13-leg parlay on Main Card Fight 1 — $25 turned into $12,000
Source: RedditOBBBA Note: If this bettor had $11,975 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $287 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
futures bet on Lions vs Packers — $100 turned into $12,000
Source: X/TwitterOBBBA Note: If this bettor had $11,900 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $286 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.