The famous Canadian musician and actor, Drake, has once again found himself on the losing side of a substantial bet. This time, he lost $300,000 worth of Bitcoin after Canada was defeated by Argentina in the Copa America semi-final. This is not the first time Drake has suffered significant losses in the world of sports betting.
Just last month, Drake bet $500,000 in BTC on the Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA final against the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately, the Celtics emerged victorious with a final score of 106-88, leaving Drake empty-handed once again. Similarly, in 2024, he placed a $700,000 bet on a UFC fight, only to see his predicted winner lose after a split decision from the judges.
Drake’s streak of bad luck doesn’t end there. Two years ago, he wagered $234,000 in BTC on Ferrari’s driver, Charles Leclerc, to finish first in the Spanish Grand Prix. However, Max Verstappen ended up winning the race, leaving Drake out of pocket once again. He also bet $600,000 on FC Barcelona to win a match against Real Madrid, only to see Barcelona suffer a loss in the match known as “El Clasico.”
With a long history of significant betting losses, Drake has become synonymous with the term “the Drake curse.” This superstition suggests that any team or athlete he publicly supports tends to perform poorly. Whether it’s wagering on basketball, soccer, UFC fights, or Formula 1 races, Drake’s betting choices seem to be consistently ill-fated.
Drake’s latest loss in the Bitcoin bet on Canada’s Copa America semi-final match serves as a stark reminder of his string of unsuccessful wagers. Despite his fame and fortune, the Canadian artist seems to have trouble picking winners in the world of sports betting. Perhaps it’s time for Drake to rethink his betting strategies and avoid falling victim to the notorious “Drake curse” in the future.