Aaron Rai's Historic Win at PGA Championship Shocks Sportsbooks
At sportsbooks, Rai's PGA win a major long shot

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Aaron Rai's victory at the PGA Championship marks one of the biggest long-shot wins in golf history, with odds as high as 290-1. His win surprised sportsbooks, which had low betting interest in him, and resulted in significant payouts for a few lucky bettors.
- 01Aaron Rai was listed at 290-1 odds to win the PGA Championship before the tournament began.
- 02A $288 wager at 230-1 odds paid out $66,240, marking Rai as the biggest long shot winner in 20 years.
- 03BetMGM closed Rai's odds at 150-1, while Caesars Sportsbook reported a $190 bet at 200-1 that won $38,000.
- 04Rai had only 0.1% of the betting tickets before the tournament, rising to 0.6% by the end of the third round.
- 05Scottie Scheffler was the favorite at +385 but finished tied for 14th, indicating sportsbooks likely profited overall despite some big payouts.
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Aaron Rai's first major victory at the PGA Championship is being hailed as one of the most surprising wins in golf betting history. Before the tournament at Aronimink Golf Club, sportsbooks like DraftKings listed Rai at 290-1 odds to win the Wanamaker Trophy. Following his victory, it was reported that a $288 wager at 230-1 odds yielded a payout of $66,240. Rai's odds made him the biggest long shot to win a major in at least 20 years, surpassing notable past winners like Phil Mickelson and Louis Oosthuizen, both of whom were at 200-1. Betting interest in Rai was minimal, with only 0.1% of tickets sold before the tournament, which increased to 0.6% by the end of the third round. This indicates that sportsbooks likely performed well overall, despite having to pay out substantial winnings to a few bettors. The favorite, Scottie Scheffler, finished tied for 14th, highlighting the unpredictability of the tournament and the betting landscape.
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