Drake Loses $1 Million After Failed Super Bowl Bet

Canadian rapper Drake has suffered another costly betting loss after wagering $1 million (£730,000) on the New England Patriots to win the 2026 Super Bowl.

The high-stakes gamble did not pay off, as the Patriots were convincingly beaten 29–13 by the Seattle Seahawks, leaving the rapper empty-handed.

A day before the game, the Hotline Bling hitmaker had shared proof of the bet on his Instagram page, posting an image of the betting slip with the caption, “Bet against me if you dare.” Drake also revealed that a Patriots victory would have earned him an estimated $2.95 million (£2.18 million)—more than double his stake.

Following the defeat, fans quickly took to social media to revive jokes about the so-called “Drake curse,” a popular belief that teams he publicly supports often go on to lose.

One Instagram user commented, “Drake curse. Let’s go Seahawks,” while another wrote, “I know every single time to take the opposite of whoever you think is going to win, that’s how bad it is.”

This latest loss adds to a string of failed bets for the rapper. In 2016, Drake reportedly lost $60,000 (£44,000) to fellow rapper French Montana after backing the wrong team in the NBA Finals. He also lost $1 million in 2025 after betting on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

At the 2025 Super Bowl, the rapper similarly lost $1 million after backing the Kansas City Chiefs, who were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Despite the growing narrative, Drake has previously dismissed claims of a curse. In an Instagram video posted in May 2025, he pointed to the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA Championship as evidence against the superstition.

“The Drake Curse is funny to me, honestly,” he said. “First of all, the Raptors won a championship, so nobody could ever talk to me about the Drake Curse.”

Drake signed an endorsement deal with online casino platform Stake in 2022 and has since been known for sharing his high-profile bets publicly.