- Canadian artist Drake has recently lost a large Bitcoin bet following Canada’s defeat by Argentina in the Copa America semi-final.
- Drake has a history of high-profile betting losses, leading to the coined term “the Drake curse”.
- Despite high odds and potential for a massive profit, Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, clinched the win with a 2-0 scoreline.
Drake suffers another high-stakes Bitcoin betting loss, reigniting talks of the “Drake curse”.
Drake Bets $300,000 in Bitcoin on Canada’s Copa America Prospects
This week, Canadian musician and actor Aubrey Drake Graham, commonly referred to as Drake, placed a substantial bet of $300,000 worth of Bitcoin on Canada’s national football team to triumph over Argentina in the first Copa America semi-final. Despite Canada being considered the underdog with long odds of 9.60, Drake stood to gain over $2.5 million in BTC had the bet been successful.
Argentina’s Victory Led by Messi
Ultimately, Argentina, the reigning football world champion, secured a 2-0 win. The decisive second goal was scored by Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, a factor that added insult to injury for Drake, who had placed his hopes on Canada against the football giant.
The “Drake Curse” Continues to Be a Factor
Drake is no stranger to losing substantial bets. Recently, he lost $500,000 in Bitcoin after betting on the Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA final against the Boston Celtics. Despite his substantial wager, the Celtics emerged victorious, claiming their 18th league-record title with a 106-88 victory.
Numerous Betting Losses in Various Sports
Earlier this year, Drake put $700,000 in Bitcoin on UFC fighter Sean Strickland, predicting he would beat Dricus du Plessis. The fight concluded with a split decision in favor of du Plessis, marking another loss for Drake. Additionally, two years ago, Drake placed a $234,000 BTC bet on Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to win the Spanish Grand Prix, only for Max Verstappen to take first place. Moreover, a $600,000 Bitcoin bet on FC Barcelona to win El Classico also failed, as Real Madrid secured the victory.
Conclusion
Drake’s latest loss adds to his string of high-profile betting failures, further perpetuating the notion of the “Drake curse.” Despite the significant financial setbacks, the music star continues to engage in large bets on various sports events. Whether his fortunes will change remains to be seen, but for now, the legend of the “Drake curse” endures.
