Drake's losing streak continues after Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The rapper placed a $1.5 million (£1.1 million) bet on Lionel Scaloni's team to win in normal or extra time, but the bet failed when Argentina lost in extra time. Had Argentina won, Drake would have collected over $5.1 million (£3.8 million).
Drake's Betting Record
According to publicly available betting records, Drake has now lost 56 of his 88 bets across 10 sports, giving him a win rate of just 36.4%. In total, he has wagered $40.22 million (£30 million) and received $37.17 million (£28 million) back, resulting in a net loss of $3.05 million (£2.3 million). His average bet size is $457,060 (£340,000).
Most Profitable and Least Profitable Sports
Contrary to expectations, cricket has been Drake's most profitable sport, netting him $997,500 (£741,000). Football has been his worst, with losses totaling $3.17 million (£2.3 million). His largest ever return came in May 2022 when he won over $2.7 million (£2 million) on a basketball bet. His most popular sport for betting is UFC, where he has placed 26 bets worth $14.45 million (£10.8 million).
Recent UFC Loss
The World Cup loss came days after Drake lost a million-dollar bet on Conor McGregor to beat Max Holloway in a UFC bout. Sharing a screenshot on Instagram, Drake revealed he backed McGregor at +185 odds, which would have paid $2.85 million (£2.1 million). He captioned the post: "THE MAC IS BACK?!?!?? The proper twelve drinking, tailored suit wearing, Lambo Yacht riding man with the Dubai tan that once had both belts in both hands… Say less @stake." Fans predicted the loss, with comments like "we all know what this means" and "Pls stop betting."
Drake's Response to the 'Curse'
In a mock interview last May, Drake dismissed the so-called "Drake curse," pointing to the Toronto Raptors' 2019 NBA championship as proof. "First of all, the Toronto Raptors are NBA champions. If there was a Drake curse, Kawhi [Leonard] would've never hit that shot; we would've never beat the Warriors," he said. He acknowledged being a "flawed sports better" but welcomed the memes, adding, "I'm sure if you're a Drake curse believer, there will be plenty more content in the future to confirm your theories because my slips do not cash out. But one day, I'm gonna have a parlay that's insane."
Despite his net worth of around $400 million (£297 million), Drake's betting habits continue to attract attention, with fans and critics alike watching for his next move.
