Drake breaks the curse! The Toronto rap star, went against the odds to break his gambling curse at Super Bowl XLVIII. Drake, who is famous for his large bets on some of the most popular sports events, has just placed $1,150,000 and won on the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers.
Twitter Declaration
Taking to Twitter, Drake expressed his confidence in his chosen team, stating, “I can’t bet against the Swifties, Stake.” This tweet added a touch of humor and excitement to his high-stakes gamble, showcasing his unwavering faith in the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Notorious Curse
Drake’s betting escapades have often been marred by the infamous “Drake curse,” with several of his significant bets ending in losses across various sports. Not just limited to the NFL. Notably, in 2022, he bid farewell to $1 million when backing Argentina in the World Cup against France. Despite Argentina eventually lifting the trophy after extra time and penalties.
Learning from Past Mistakes
Despite his previous losses, Drake revised his betting plan by lowering his bet to $275,000 while wagering on Jorge Masvidal at the UFC 272 event in 2021. The proceeds, even though reduced, remained unfriendly with the (same) outcome only projecting Drake as having mixed fortune in the betting world.
The Bright Spots
Yet Drake’s betting choices have not brought only financial losses. He won much in 2023. The massive $700,000 gamble placed by him on the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVII has led to his huge payday of over $2 million. In addition, in June 2023, Drake made a recovery of $830000 by placing his bet on Denver Nuggets who became the NBA champions after defeating the Miami Heat.
Partnership with Stake.com
It was early 2023 after the platform had been in service for almost two years that Drake began his path to online betting with stake.com. Collectively they were profitable on a wager of $830,000. This was when they bet on the Nuggets to win in 5 games and a side bet of $220,000 on their victory as a whole. This team up not only amazed the public with the rapper’s resilience but also killed off the myths of a potential jinx as a result of his gambling woes.
Drake’s recent success at the Super Bowl LVIII is a proof that he can bounce back from failures. Moreover, change the odds in the uncertain betting business.
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