Billy Walters, perhaps the most notorious sports bettor in the world, says there's a reason he was drawn to Phil Mickelson: he saw value in how the legendary golfer was known as a crummy gambler with a big wallet.

In 2024, Walters, along with Billy Baxter, "Roxy" Roxborough, and "Lefty" Rosenthal, was inducted into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame at the Circa Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. His plaque reads: "BIlly Walters is known for being the greatest sports bettor of all time.