Drake lost another major bet over the weekend, dropping $1 million on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The Seattle Seahawks dominated the game, leaving the rapper on the wrong side of what could have been a nearly $3 million payout.
This latest loss adds to a costly pattern that has fans talking about the so-called “Drake Curse” across social media. Over his last ten public bets, the rapper has lost close to $3.5 million on everything from boxing matches to basketball and hockey games. His recent betting history includes backing Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua, supporting Jannik Sinner at the US Open, and placing multiple wagers on the Oklahoma City Thunder during the NBA Finals.
Breaking Down the Drake Curse
A dedicated website tracks every public wager the rapper has placed. The data shows he has put nearly $37 million on the line across 84 different bets. His win rate stands at 37.5%, with 30 successful predictions. His net losses currently sit around $786,070.
Some people believe the curse got worse after his public dispute with Kendrick Lamar in April 2024. Since that time, he has reportedly lost close to $5 million on bets. The pattern goes back years, though. In 2019, Italian soccer team AS Roma made jokes about banning their players from taking photos with him.
His betting record varies by sport:
- UFC: Up over $1 million (his most profitable sport)
- Soccer: Down $1.9 million
- Other sports: Mixed results
UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has lost three fights as the favorite when Drake backed him with money. This adds to the belief that his support brings bad luck to athletes and teams.
Stake Lawsuits Add to Drake’s Woes
Drake’s involvement with Stake.us has landed him in legal trouble. He now appears as a defendant in multiple class-action lawsuits filed against the sweepstakes casino platform.
Key Legal Actions Include:
- Missouri class-action lawsuit naming Drake, Adin Ross, and Sweepsteaks Ltd
- New Mexico complaint filed by Nathaniel Torres and Rory Michie
- Virginia lawsuit alleging misuse of Stake’s tipping feature
- Ohio complaint challenging Stake.us’s free-to-play claims
The Missouri and New Mexico cases focus on similar allegations. Both claim that Drake and streamer Adin Ross promoted what appeared to be a social casino but functioned as an illegal gambling platform. The lawsuits argue that their promotional activities violated state gambling laws and consumer protection regulations.
Plaintiffs in these cases say Drake’s massive reach made him an effective marketing tool for Stake. His betting posts and branded content allegedly encouraged viewers to gamble on the platform. The complaints seek class-action status and request that Stake.us stop offering casino-style games in their states.
A separate Virginia lawsuit takes a different approach. It claims Drake used Stake’s internal money transfer system for purposes beyond gambling. The complaint suggests he moved funds through the platform to artificially increase his music streaming numbers.
Stake.us faces additional lawsuits beyond those naming Drake. The platform currently defends against six other legal actions across different states. An Ohio complaint recently challenged the site’s business model, claiming it offers real-money payouts while marketing itself as free-to-play.
Drake’s partnership with Stake began in 2022. Reports suggest the deal pays him up to $100 million annually. Despite the growing legal pressure, he continues posting about large wagers on social media.