How the secret became public: Drake and his betting experience

Published by Arjun Sharma on July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Attention to the recent IPL 2025 final is fading. At the same time, fans are eagerly studying betting statistics. Canadian rapper Drake and his history of failures are under the scrutiny of attentive fans.

One of the latest high-profile stories was his success in betting on the IPL-2025 final. Drake bet around $750,000 on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team to win. The bet paid off, with RCB winning the match. The rapper earned more than $1.3 million and became one of the most talked-about people among Indian cricket fans.

But there is a downside to this success. The Canadian’s betting strategy is known on the Internet as the “Drake curse.” Although he managed to win, his previous experience is less inspiring. The amount of bets lost is in the millions.

$8 million in losses

In interviews and publications, Drake admits that he made many losing bets over the course of a year.  According to estimates, his losses exceeded $8 million. The rapper bet on UFC fights, NBA basketball, NFL, Formula 1, and other events. Although he chose the favorites, the results were not what he expected. Some of his unsuccessful bets included:

• a bet on Israel Adesanya’s defeat in the UFC;
• a bet on Barcelona’s victory in La Liga, which did not come true;
• big losses in Formula 1 races, where Drake supported Mercedes.

Fans and critics began to notice that the teams or athletes he backed often lost. This sparked a wave of jokes and memes. Some athletes even asked him not to bet on them before important matches.

Why does Drake bet on the IPL?

Despite his high-profile losses, Drake continues to participate in betting. According to analysts, his activity in this area simultaneously promotes betting among young people but raises concerns among experts. They consider the rapper’s approach superficial and risky.

Drake’s win at the IPL was a big deal. However, it didn’t change the overall picture. The artist is one of the unluckiest public bettors. His story is a reminder for those who try their luck in betting on sports. Even with millions in your account, frivolous bets do not turn into a way to earn money.  Results can’t be guaranteed.

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