Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers almost doubled his rookie salary on Saturday in just a single hand at Caesars Palace.
The former Fresno State star went undrafted after his senior season, where he put up 788 yards and seven total touchdowns. He spent time this season with both the Rams and the Arizona Cardinals, and had 21 yards on nine carries in a pair of games with the Rams in October.
Rivers signed a one-year, $705 million deal with the Rams — but ended up taking home an estimated $515,670 after the season, . His one 3-card poker hand was just a few hundred dollars shy of matching that mark. Rivers is due to make $870,000 with the team next season., was in Las Vegas celebrating his and his mom's birthday when he hit the jackpot. The plan, he said, is to go purchase a house with his winnings.
Almost matching your yearly income is certainly one incredible way to celebrate your birthday. Well done.
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