Drake placed a $1 million wager denominated in bitcoin on the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl 2026, reigniting talk of the so-called “Drake curse.”
The bet was placed through crypto-backed betting platform Stake and would return close to $3 million if the Patriots upset the Seahawks, who are widely listed as 4.5-point favourites.
The wager adds to Drake’s long history of high-profile losses on major sporting events, making the bet a talking point across both sports and crypto communities.
In recent months, Drake lost large bets backing Jake Paul, Jannik Sinner and the Edmonton Oilers, reinforcing the perception that his wagers often coincide with defeats.
One of his most publicised losses came after betting on Canada to beat Argentina in the Copa America, prompting online taunts from Argentina’s national team after the result.
Despite the reputation, Drake did secure a $1.3 million Super Bowl win four years ago, offering a rare counterexample to the curse narrative.
The latest bitcoin-denominated bet highlights the growing visibility of crypto in mainstream sports gambling, even as superstition dominates the reaction.