“It’s a hedge,” said McIngvale, who’s well known in Houston for his commercials and for his charitable work in the community.
“It has been exciting to follow along as the season played out and the anticipation for this is now at a fever pitch with the Astros in the World Series.
“My wife says I have a gambling problem, it’s actually a promotions problem.
“I’m in a good position, and obviously I’m pulling for the Astros, and they had a rough night last night,” he said.