'Mattress Mack' health update: Famed sports bettor Jim McIngvale visits hospital for 'cognitive things'

Return of the Mack?

Mattress Mack, otherwise known as Jim McIngvale, is one of sport's most notorious gamblers. The Houston-based magnate, who owns the Gallery Furniture franchise that pockmarks strip malls in Texas and beyond, has developed a reputation as a high roller, willing to pour millions into the betting market in the hopes of winning big when his favorite teams compete.

McIngvale has wagered unfathomable amounts on some of sport's highest-profile events, including the Super Bowl , College Football Playoff , and the World Series . He's a fixture in the world of Texas sports and could very well be present at Astros games during the 2024 MLB postseason.

Recently, McIngvale revealed that he was dealing with some persistent health issues pertaining to "cognitive things." After missing an exit while driving to work, the mattress man admitted himself nearby St. Luke's Hospital to undergo some tests and get a better grasp of what's going on in his noggin.

Here's the latest on McIngvale's health.

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"Mattress Mack" health update

The bedding baron took to X, the website formerly known as Twitter, to detail his recent experience with cognitive issues. McIngvale explained that he was felled by a feeling of nauseousness and restlessness on Friday. His symptoms soon manifested into a spell of forgetfulness while driving to work, with McIngvale missing his exit for "the first time in 43 years."

"That should have told me something was wrong," McIngvale said.

When he got to work, he didn't know what day it was. At that point, an ambulance was called for the 73-year-old.

McIngvale spirits remain high while in observation. He's undergoing tests to figure out just what's happening with his head. In the meantime, he's still promoting Gallery Furniture from the gurney. Whether that's a good or bad thing remains to be seen.

"Mattress Mack" age

Mattress Mack  is 73 years old, having been born on Feb. 11, 1953.