The $374,000 Sprint: How One Man Rigged the Super Bowl Prop Bet

The Super Bowl is famous for high-stakes gambling, but during Super Bowl LV in 2021, one fan decided to take “betting on yourself” to a literal—and illegal—extreme. Yuri Andrade became an overnight sensation not just for his neon-pink swimsuit-clad sprint across the field, but for the audacious financial scheme he claimed was behind it.

The Stunt Heard ‘Round the World

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs, the action came to a grinding halt. Andrade bypassed security and tore across the grass in Tampa, Florida, leading guards on a brief but frantic chase before being tackled near the end zone. While field invasions are a common nuisance in professional sports, the motivation behind this particular prank was far more calculated than a simple quest for fifteen minutes of fame.

The Ultimate “Inside Trade”

Following his release from custody, Andrade revealed the method to his madness. He claimed to have placed a $50,000 prop bet on whether a fan would run onto the field during the game. Realizing he could personally guarantee the outcome of that wager, he took matters into his own hands.

The financial breakdown of the stunt was staggering:

• Initial Wager: $50,000

• Reported Payout: ~$374,000

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• Legal Fine: $1,000

On paper, Andrade had engineered a profit of over $300,000 for just a few seconds of sprinting.

A Controversial Legacy

While the story went viral as a “genius” loophole, it raised serious questions about sports betting integrity and security. Most sportsbooks eventually caught wind of the scheme, with many refusing to honor bets linked to the individual involved in the stunt.

Regardless of the final payout status, Andrade’s run remains one of the most talked-about moments in Super Bowl history—a reminder that in the world of high-stakes gambling, some people are willing to go the extra mile (or at least forty yards) to beat the house.

Would you like me to write a similar breakdown of other famous sports betting scandals or “guaranteed” wins?