Canadian rapper Drake is widely known not only for his music but also for his involvement in sports betting. Sponsored by the Stake.com platform, Drake frequently shares his predictions on social media.
However, his reputation as a “cold foot” intensifies with each lost bet. Recently, he entrusted Canada’s victory over Argentina in the Copa América and was mocked by the team led by Messi.
So, check out Drake’s recent betting history below, analyzing his mistakes and successes.
Drake’s main bets since 2022
Since 2021, Drake has made several bets on different sports. Among the 14 main bets selected, he got only four right, resulting in a significant negative balance of US$3.5 million (R$19 million, at the current price).
The amount, however, is small when compared to the singer’s fortune ($250 million, according to the North American press). Below, see a summary of the most notable bets.
| Year | Event | Results | Loss/Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canada beat Argentina (Copa América) | Loss | Loss of US$ 300 thousand |
| 2024 | Alex Poatan defeats Jamahal Hill (UFC) | Winnings | Profit of US$425 thousand |
| 2024 | Tyson Fury beats Oleksandr Usyk (Boxing) | Loss | Loss of US$565 thousand |
| 2024 | Dallas Mavericks beat Boston Celtics (NBA) | Loss | Loss of US$500 thousand |
| 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl (NFL) | Winnings | Profit of US$ 1.2 million |
| 2024 | Strickland beats Dricus du Plessis (UFC) | Loss | Loss of US$ 700 thousand |
| 2023 | Adesanya beats Strickland by knockout (UFC) | Loss | Loss of US$500 thousand |
| 2023 | Jake Paul beats Tommy Fury (Boxing) | Loss | Loss of US$ 1.2 million |
| 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl (NFL) | Winnings | Profit of US$500 thousand |
| 2022 | Argentina beat France in normal time (World Cup) | Loss | Loss of US$ 1 million |
| 2022 | Charles Leclerc wins the Spanish GP (F1) | Loss | Loss of US$ 230 thousand |
| 2022 | Barcelona beat Real Madrid (LaLiga) | Loss | Loss of US$600 thousand |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Rams win the Super Bowl (NFL) | Winnings | Profit of US$300 thousand |
| 2022 | Jorge Masvidal beats Colby Covington (UFC) | Loss | Loss of US$ 275 thousand |
Drake betting analysis from recent years
In 2024, Drake made six significant bets. He only hit two, resulting in a mixed over. The bet on Alex Poatan’s victory over Jamahal Hill in the UFC netted the rapper a profit of US$425,000.
However, the biggest win came from betting on the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, which generated a profit of $1.2 million. In contrast, he suffered huge losses, including $565,000 on a bet on Tyson Fury against Oleksandr Usyk and $700,000 on Strickland against Dricus du Plessis.
Last year, Drake faced difficulties in betting. His bet on Adesanya beating Strickland by knockout resulted in a loss of $500,000.
Furthermore, the bet on Jake Paul against Tommy Fury was a financial disaster, with a loss of $1.2 million. The only successful bet was again on the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, providing a profit of $500,000.
The year 2022 has been particularly challenging for Drake. Among the significant losses, he suffered a loss of US$1 million when betting on Argentina to win over France in normal time during the World Cup.
Other bad bets included losing $600,000 on trusting Barcelona against Real Madrid and $230,000 on winning Charles Leclerc at the Spanish GP. The only significant achievement was the bet on the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl, which generated a profit of $300,000.
Partnership with Stake.com
Finally, in 2022, Drake entered into a $100 million partnership with Stake.com. The rapper helped turn the company into a well-known brand in the betting industry by promoting his bets on social media.
Furthermore, the rapper became a co-owner of Stake and undoubtedly has a stake in the company’s profits, which recorded gross revenue of US$2.6 billion in 2022.
