A Private Jet, Champagne, and $100K: Scott Berry’s Journey to Cash His Stanley Cup Bet

Darren Rovell

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Sep 23, 2021, 03:03 PM EDT

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Darren Rovell. Pictured (from left): Brendan Chapel, Scott Berry and Tad Berry

Blues fan Scott Berry placed a $400 wager on his hometown team to win the Stanley Cup when St. Louis was in last place. It paid out $100,000 after the Blues toppled the Bruins in Game 7.
Darren Rovell tags along with Berry as he flies from St. Louis to Vegas to cash his improbable ticket.

This article will be updated throughout the day.

THE BELT IS HERE

Scott Berry, 31, rocks the NHL's limited-edition championship belt before boarding a private yet to Vegas.

WELCOME TO THE PARTY

St Louis bettors Scott Berry & Brendan Chapel heading to Vegas in a @wheelsup private jet. The @actionnetworkhq is on the plane to tell all. Here they get on in St. Louis. pic.twitter.com/7rdYeux4v3
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2019

LIVE FROM THE PLANE

$100K BUYS A LOT OF CHAMPAGNE

Brendan Chapel (left), who won $50,000 on a $200 bet, gives a cheers to Berry, his hockey buddy, on the way to Vegas.

ORDER UP

Before getting on the jet to Vegas to collect his $100K, ⁦@ScottABerry1⁩ special ordered his favorite St. Louis pizza. ⁦@stoolpresidente⁩ gave it a 6.3. Scott didn’t care. pic.twitter.com/Vs1z60Q7cM
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2019

TAKING IN THE SCENE

Berry taking a birds-eye picture as the plane flies over the Grand Canyon.

LANDING IN VEGAS

Upon landing in Vegas, @ScottABerry1 opens up the champagne, the @WheelsUp pilots play “Gloria.” pic.twitter.com/l9RET87vXv
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2019

DON'T FORGET THE BELT

On ground. @ScottABerry1 & @D2DeanPortman21 to cash out $150,000 worth of @StLouisBlues to win Stanley Cup tickets at @ParisVegas. pic.twitter.com/UqawB8l4A6
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2019

JAN. 15, 2019: REMEMBER THE DATE

Heading to the $150,000 cash out. For the first time, the date of the bets are revealed — January 15. Their record was 20-20-5. pic.twitter.com/Qt0mdSW6Dd
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2019

Vive La Paris

So you win $100,000 on a bet. What happens next? Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/wm79tZWLEi
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2019

Decisions, Decisions

The @ParisVegas has offered @StLouisBlues bettor @ScottABerry1 his choice of $100,000 in cash, chips or a check. Here is what $100,000 worth of ($100) chips looks like. pic.twitter.com/qKMlFkXu34
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2019

No Relation…

Will Scott Berry take the $100,000 cash? @ParisVegas ticket writer Jordan Berry (no relation) starts counting out the cash. At $10,000, she stops. We get the point. Still sweet. pic.twitter.com/A4OLRbdKRv
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2019

Cashing Out

Converting $100,400 and $50,200 St. Louis Blues bets from cash into checks… pic.twitter.com/aoJZaf6Ive
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 19, 2019

The Finish Line

St. Louis Blues bettor takes $2,400 in cash & $98,000 in a check. pic.twitter.com/9VcffBtYgJ
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 19, 2019

Darren Rovell

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About the Author

Darren is a Senior Executive Producer at The Action Network, covering all angles of the sports betting world. He spent two stints at ESPN, from 2000-06 and 2012-18, he regularly wrote for ESPN.com and contributed to ESPN shows, including SportsCenter and Outside The Lines. He also served as a business correspondent for ABC News, where he made appearances on the network’s flagship shows, including “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight” and “Nightline.” While at CNBC from 2006-2012, Rovell anchored five primetime documentaries, including “Swoosh! Inside Nike,” which was nominated for an Emmy. Rovell also contributed to NBC News, where he earned an Emmy as a correspondent for the network’s Presidential Election coverage.

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