Drake issues warning after placing $1 million bet on Super Bowl
Another Super Bowl comes with another high-stakes bet from Drake.
The rapper has put $1 million (£735,221) on the line ahead of the pivotal clash between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday (8 February).
Millions of people around the world will be tuning into the NFL showpiece clash to catch a glimpse of the action on the pitch, as well as Bad Bunny's highly-anticipated performance at halftime.
Sports fans and famous faces will be watching from the stands at Levi’s Stadium too - and Drake will no doubt be keeping a close eye on the score wherever he is watching from.
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The Grammy-winning musician, 39, shared a snap of his betting slip on Instagram last night (7 February), revealing which team he is throwing his weight behind.
But if you ask social media users, having Drake's support isn't exactly a good thing - as in the past, he has repeatedly lost out after betting big.
His lacklustre track record on the gambling scene has left some people online speculating that whoever he puts his money on is 'cursed' and doomed to fail.
So, given he has put $1 million on the New England Patriots to win at odds of almost 2/1, there are fears that he has just sealed their fate.
"Seahawks win confirmed," one person joked, while another laughed: "As a Patriots fan, it was a good run. Pack it up boys, the curse is here."
If the Patriots manage to reign victorious, Drake is set to receive a payout of $2.95 million. Win or lose, this is probably pocket change to him, as he's worth about $49 million, according to Forbes.
The musician, who has a partnership with gambling firm Stake.com, captioned the post: "Bet against me if you dare," alongside three laughing emojis.
The Patriots last won the Super Bowl in 2019, while the Seahawks haven't won since 2014.
If the Patriots get their hands on the Lombardi Trophy, 23-year-old NFL star Drake Maye will become the youngest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl. Alas, it's still all to play for.
Drake didn't put his money where his mouth was during last year's Super Bowl, which saw the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs.
However, he has previously shared the details of a host of big bets he has put on - and a website called thedrakecurse.com has claimed to have jotted down every single bet he has made.
The website is, of course, named after the superstition that teams or athletes he supports or bets on often lose.
Take a look at the list here:
Super Bowl 2022 (Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals)
Bet 1: Los Angeles Rams to win
• Bet: $240,266
• Payout: $711,375
• Profit: $471,109
Bet 2: Odell Beckham Jr. to score over 0.5 touchdowns
• Bet: $451,480
• Payout: $844,071
• Profit: $392,591
Total profit for Super Bowl 2022: $863,700
Super Bowl 2023 (Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles)
Bet 1: Kansas City Chiefs to win
• Bet: $700,000
• Payout: $1.5 million
• Profit: $800,000
Bet 2: Patrick Mahomes to score first touchdown
• Bet: $50,000
• Loss: -$50,000
Bet 3: JuJu Smith-Schuster to score first touchdown
• Bet: $50,000
• Loss: -$50,000
Bet 4: Chiefs to win both halves
• Bet: $50,000
• Loss: -$50,000
Bet 5: Chiefs to win every quarter
• Bet: $30,000
• Loss: -$30,000
Bet 6: Tight End to win Super Bowl MVP
• Bet: $60,000
• Loss: -$60,000
Bet 7: Travis Kelce to win Super Bowl MVP
• Bet: $25,000
• Loss: -$25,000
Total profit/loss for Super Bowl 2023: $535,000
Super Bowl 2024 (Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers)
Bet 1: Kansas City Chiefs to win
• Bet: $1.15 million
• Payout: $2.35 million
Total profit for Super Bowl 2024: $1,200,000
Total profit for Super Bowl finals: $2,598,700 (£1,912,422)
Please gamble responsibly. For help, support and advice about problem gambling, contact the National Gambling Helpline anytime on 0808 8020 133.
Topics: Drake, Gambling, Celebrity, Super Bowl, Sport, Money
Olivia Burke