The best players in each sport is always a great debate to have. But what about the best sports bettors? In a few short years, the popularity of sports betting has grown exponentially. There are now countless online sportsbooks giving folks exciting betting features and bonuses, not to mention the ability to place sports bets from their favorite mobile device.
It’s time to start giving sports bettors the same acclaim as athletes. While this list is subject to change over time, here is the current ranking of the best sports bettors in the world.
Steve Fezzik
It’s been more than 20 years since Fezzik moved to Las Vegas to be a full-time bettor. He’s twice won the prestigious Westgate Las Vegas Super Contest, the only to do so more than once. Many in the betting industry believe he’s the best NFL bettor in the world right now.
Tony Bloom
Known affectionately as “The Lizard,” Bloom is well-known in both sports and poker circles. He plays in big poker events and puts down big money on sports. In his spare time, Bloom is also the owner of English Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Bill Benter
When it comes to horse racing, Benter is the king. He helped to develop an algorithm for horse racing that reportedly helps him to make $100 million per year betting. Even better, he invests that money to help support education, art, and healthcare.
Billy Walters
If nothing else, Walters is among the most famous names in sports betting. He’s literally been betting since he was nine years old and once went 30 years without a losing year. Some years, he takes home tens of millions of dollars in betting profits.
Ben Patz
Known better as Parlay Patz, the Columbia Business School grad is arguably the best betting mind in the world. Patz is best known for playing the moneyline, recognizing that teams play to win, not to beat the spread. Also, he once hit on a 13-game parlay, which is no small feat.
