Drake’s betting streak is now in play, and the Argentine fans are suddenly weary, despite Drake’s massive stake on their victory.
Popular rapper Drake placed a $1,500,000 bet on the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain. With over $5 million to be won, however, for superstitious fans who believe in the Drake curse, the bet may be a clear indicator of a winner, and it’s not Argentina. In the last eight years and fourteen straight World Cup wins, the Drake curse may be the superstition that (hopefully not) ends their streak.
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What is the Drake curse?
Being a fan of the Drake fandom means you are aware of his passion for betting on sports, so much so that it would seem the “Tussi Slide” rapper now has a partnership with Stake. Over the years, he has bet on several high-profile matches, from UFC to basketball and even the Super Bowl. One thing that has remained constant is that he never seems to catch a break, so much so that sports fans see a curse on any athlete or team Drake supports or bets on, since they are bound to lose. Hence, the Drake curse.
According to thedrakecurse.com, Drake is currently $1,555,072 down all-time on his public sports bets. Across 87 bets, he has wagered $38,721,668, returned $37,166,596, and lost about $1.67 million betting on football matches alone.
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