Drake, the renowned Canadian rapper, is a massive pig of a punter.
Well known for his high-stakes sports betting, where he’s often snapping photos of his betslips for Instagram, Drake is what you would call a degenerate gambler of the highest order, and we love it.
Drake’s Biggest Bets On Sports
Here’s a detailed overview of some of Drake’s larger bets (that he has made public), highlighting some monster wins and losses:
Drake’s Betting Losses
- UFC Bets:
- Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira (UFC 281): Drake lost a whopping $2 million betting on Adesanya to win against Pereira. Adesanya appeared to be winning until Pereira’s comeback in the final round resulted in Drake’s loss.
- Multiple UFC Bets in 2022: Drake lost $275,000 betting against Colby Covington at UFC 272 and another $550,000 on Justin Gaethje to beat Charles Oliveira at UFC 274. Additionally, he lost $200,000 betting against Leon Edwards at UFC 278.
- Soccer Bets:
- 2022 FIFA World Cup Final: Despite correctly predicting Argentina’s win, Drake lost $1 million because he bet on them winning in regulation time, not considering the game would be decided by penalties.
- Boxing Bets:
- Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder: Drake lost over $500,000 betting on Fury in his fight against Wilder. Although Fury won, the specific betting conditions caused Drake to lose his wager.
- Other Notable Losses:
- NBA and NHL: Drake lost $700,000 in bets placed during the NBA and NHL seasons, including significant losses on the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup and the Miami Heat to perform better in the NBA Finals.
Drake’s Betting Wins
- UFC Bets:
- Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann (UFC London): Drake’s largest single win came from a $2.2 million bet on Pimblett and McCann, which he celebrated by gifting them Rolex watches.
- NBA Bets:
- Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat (2023): Drake won $1 million from a bet on the Nuggets to beat the Heat, plus $850,000 from another bet predicting the Heat would only win one game in the series.
- Other Wins:
- Golden State Warriors (2022): Drake won $800,000 from a $159,000 bet on the Warriors to win the Western Conference Finals.
- Combined Parlay Bet: He won $2.36 million from a $309,000 stake on a parlay involving the Dallas Mavericks, Calgary Flames, and New York Rangers.
Is The Drake Curse Real?
Drake’s betting habits have earned him the moniker “Drake Curse” due to his frequent high-profile losses.
Despite some notable wins, his overall betting record is filled with substantial losses.
His betting activities, ranging from UFC and boxing to NBA and NHL, shows that man can’t stop, won’t stop.
