Except the player didn't lose here. He took what should have been a $39 payout and cashed out nearly $11,000. Everyone is ignoring the fact that he had an extra $3,900 to help balloon his balance up - that was the sportsbook's money, he is already bloody ahead. You guys think that starting $39 not only was enough to quickly make $11,000, but another $32k? I mean really?
I know it seems to tug on heartstrings when it seems like a small player strikes it big and goes against the evil sportsbooks, but the player knew the payout was no good. Just because a Walmart employee gives you 100x your change and he and another cashier don't realize their mistake doesn't mean you should whistle and go stock up your cart with items you couldn't afford simply because you "covered all your bases". It is truly troubling to imagine a world in which we only do the right thing once we are told to.