Drake 'Curse' May Be in Effect After He Bets $1.5 Million on Argentina to Win World Cup

Drake’s latest World Cup-related betting caption reignited talk about the so-called “Drake curse,” with fans linking his wagers to disappointing outcomes for teams and fighters. The article says the rapper placed a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to win the World Cup, referencing a pattern in which public bets are followed by unexpected results. It cites 2022, when Drake backed Argentina to beat France for the title; Argentina did win, but only after penalties, leaving Drake reported to have lost $1 million because the match went beyond regulation. It also points to a prior example involving UFC, where Drake bet $1 million on Conor McGregor to win his return fight against Max Holloway, a bout that McGregor’s comeback ended after just over a minute when his right knee gave out. After the fight, McGregor said the issue appeared suddenly during the opening exchange. The article describes Drake sharing an online betting slip ahead of the bout on Stake.