The loss revives discussion around the so-called “Drake curse,” a superstition among fans who note a pattern of teams and athletes losing after receiving the rapper’s public support or bets. In 2022, Drake lost a $1 million wager on Argentina to win the World Cup final because the match went to penalties. More recently, he lost $1 million backing Conor McGregor in a UFC return fight that lasted just over a minute.
Despite the string of losses, Drake has continued to place large bets. Earlier in July, he reportedly won $30 million playing slots on Stake, a platform with which he has had a promotional partnership since 2022. The World Cup bet was denominated in USDT, highlighting the growing use of stablecoins for high-value celebrity wagers on crypto-native gambling platforms.
The outcome leaves Drake’s public betting record under renewed scrutiny. With a history of seven-figure losses tied to specific conditions—such as regulation-time wins—the question is not whether he will place another massive bet, but whether the terms of his next wager will finally break the pattern.
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