Mattress Mack giving away more than 200 mattresses amid Houston windstorm recovery efforts
โFor these families, a good nightโs sleep on a brand new mattress can symbolize a step towards rebuilding their lives," Gallery Furniture said in a statement. Check if you qualify for a free mattress by clicking the story and seeing the eligible zip codes.
MLB takes responsibility for decision that revoked Jim McIngvaleโs first pitch opportunity
Major League Baseball has released a statement taking responsibility for the decision which revoked Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvaleโs opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at this past weekendโs ALDS matchup between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins.
Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale says first pitch at Astros game canceled due to interference from national competitor
Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale, the founder of Houstonโs Gallery Furniture, said his opportunity to throw out the first pitch in Saturdayโs ALDS opener between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins was canceled due to the intervention of a national competitor.
โKindness, southern hospitality, and warmthโ: โMattress Mackโ encourages Houstonians to welcome Phillies fans with open arms ahead of World Series weekend
Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale wants Houstonians and Astros fans to show kindness to visitors as the World Series returns to Minute Maid Park Saturday.
Mattress Mack chats exclusively with Derrick Shore, and leaves a message for fans ahead of tonightโs game.
Houston legend Jim McIngvale, locally known as โMattress Mackโ spoke exclusively with Derrick Shore to break down the incidents that took place in Philadelphia during Game 3 last night, and leaves a message to both fanbases, ahead of Game 4 tonight.
Astros superfan, Houston icon โMattress Mackโ responds after expletive-laced outburst caught on camera after World Series game
Astros superfan, major wagerer and sales icon Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale is going viral Wednesday morning after video surfaced of the ad pitchman swearing into a crowd in Philadelphia.
Mattress Mack places $1M NCAA bet on Houston Cougars
Houston personality and business owner Jim McIngvale placed a seven-figure bet on the Houston Cougars. The Gallery Furniture store owner known as โMattress Mackโ booked a late-night flight to Colorado, where he placed $1 million with DraftKings on the Univeristy Houston at 9-1 to win the NCAA Championship. This historic wager would net McIngvale $9 million, and follows his winning $3.46 million Super Bowl bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to DraftKings, McIngvaleโs bet is one of the largest March Madness wagers on record. I look forward to having skin-in-the-game for the rest of March Madness and seeing these young men compete, especially after the tournament was cancelled last season.โ
โHouston loves youโ: Dominique Sachse, other city, community leaders wish โMattress Mackโ happy 70th birthday
HOUSTON โ Jim McIngvale, also known as โMattress Mack,โ is celebrating after he turned 70 years old on Thursday. Houston is also celebrating the local figure. City and community leaders, including KPRC 2โฒs Dominique Sachse, Houston Mayor Sylvester and Astros Alex Bregman, help put together a birthday video for Mack. The video was put together by radio station 89.3 KSBJ where they also included its listeners and Gallery Furniture customers wishing Mack a happy birthday to help spread love and encouragement throughout the city of Houston. Watch the loving video below:
They won: This is what โMattress Mackโ says about his $3.46M Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay
HOUSTON โ Jim McIngvale, otherwise known to Houstonians as โMattress Mack,โ placed a $3.46 million Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay and won. According to DraftKings, the owner of Gallery Furniture flew to Colorado where he bet on an app from the Colorado Springs airport. At the current situation, McIngvaleโs $3.46 million bet would pay winnings of $2,724,409.45, meaning a total, whopping payout of $6,184,409.45, according to DraftKings. AdMcIngvale has previously betted on sports events, and particularly the Astros. What do you think about โMattress Mackโ and his betting?
Mattress Mack reportedly says election payouts are on the way to winning customers of Gallery Furniture promotion
After a monthslong election, Jim McIngvale, otherwise known to Houstonians as โMattress Mack,โ is finally issuing payouts to Gallery Furniture customers who correctly predicted the Democratic party would win the 2020 presidential election. As part of promotional deal, Gallery Furniture owner Mattress Mack offered a 50% refund of a $3,000+ purchase total or 100% of a $3,000+ purchase total back in-store credit to customers who correctly choose the winner of the November election. According to Houston Chronicle, Mattress Mack said checks to winning customers are going out Monday. Following speculation by social media users that payouts were delayed due to concerns about voter fraud, McIngvale explained to the Chronicle that his company looked to avoid recollecting and redistributing prizes saying, โwe didnโt want to pay it twice in case there was a flip, although the odds were very small.โ
Mattress Mack converts part of Gallery Furniture into trade school, charter school
HOUSTON โ Houston icon Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale has stepped up once again to help our community. On Thursday, Mattress Mack converted part of Gallery Furniture into a trade and a charter school complete with childcare and life coaches. The goal of this program is to help Houstonians get the skills they need to move up in the workforce. If the program, which located at the North Freeway Gallery Furniture, is successful, Mattress Mack said they will consider expanding it to the location in Fort Bend County. Community Health Choice, a nonprofit health insurer headquartered in Houston, is one of McIngvaleโs community partners for WorkTexas, providing Life Services coaches and other resources onsite at Gallery Furniture for the new initiative.
Mattress Mack says MLB punishment in sign-stealing scheme was โan overreactionโ
HOUSTON โ Walk into Gallery Furniture on I-45 and the first thing youโre greeted by is Astros memorabilia along with framed pictures of when the team won the World Series in 2017. Jim McIngvale, who is also known as โMattress Mack,โ is a huge fan and was in the same boat as many on Monday when he found out about the suspension and then firing of Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow. From the Texans game yesterday to what happened today Iโm still trying to process it all,โ McIngvale said. In 2017, he had a โWin it Allโ promotion which promised customers who bought $3,000 or more in mattress refunds if the Astros won the World Series. Last year, he placed a $3.5 million bet on the Astros winning the World Series but lost.
Mattress Mack recovering from neck procedure, posts video from hospital bed
Mattress Mack, the owner of Gallery Furniture, is recovering after undergoing a neck procedure. On his Facebook page, McIngvale posted a video of himself before and after the medical procedure. โIโve had a pain in the neck right up to the World Series, hopefully, this will elevate it,โ McIngvale said. In the video, doctors at the Spinal Diagnostic and Treatment Center said the procedure went perfectly. The best way to get better is to buy some furniture today and the pain the neck will go away,โ McIngvale said from his bed.