The 'Drake curse' real? Here's what the data says...and what Drake says

The so-called “Drake curse” is being put to the test on Saturday night as Conor McGregor returns to the octagon to fight Max Halloway at UFC 329. The article ties the idea to Drake, who is described as an avid gambler who regularly wagers large sums and posts betting slips from Stake publicly. Because of that visibility, social media users claim that whichever side Drake backs ends up losing, citing several examples including a 2018 bout where McGregor lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov. The piece also references past “curse” moments compiled by FanDuel, including Alabama’s 2019 national championship bet and an example from the 2015 U.S. Open tied to Serena Williams. It further notes a website, TheDrakeCurse.com, tracking Drake’s public bets: 86 total, 32 wins, 54 losses, and a 37.2% win rate. Publicly disclosed spending is reported at $37.72 million, with returns of $37.17 million, leaving Drake down roughly $555,000, close to break-even.