Drake’s latest high-value sports wager ended unsuccessfully after the New England Patriots fell to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. The rapper placed a $1 million bet on New England, sharing the ticket publicly on social media before kickoff. The bet would have returned close to $3 million if the Patriots had secured victory. Instead, Seattle’s win meant the wager produced no payout, reigniting familiar online discussion about the so-called “Drake Curse.”

Public Betting And The “Drake Curse” Narrative

As HITC reports via Yahoo, before the game, Drake posted a screenshot of the bet along with a caption challenging followers, writing “Bet against me if you dare.” The post quickly circulated across social platforms, drawing reactions from both fans and sports observers. At the time of the wager, bookmakers listed the Patriots as underdogs against the Seahawks, increasing the potential payout attached to the bet.

Seattle ultimately dominated the championship matchup, defeating New England 29-13. The result ensured Drake’s prediction did not materialize, turning the bet into one of several high-profile celebrity wagers tied to the Super Bowl. Other well-known bettors reportedly included Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker, businessman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, and a Florida attorney, each said to have placed at least $1 million on the game.

Following the Patriots’ defeat, online commentary once again focused on the long-running superstition linking Drake’s public sports support with losses. Fans joked about the outcome almost immediately after his betting post appeared, with some sarcastically congratulating the Seahawks before the game even started. The narrative has circulated for years, particularly when teams backed by Drake fail to win.

The rapper has experienced both successful and unsuccessful wagers in recent seasons. He previously backed the Kansas City Chiefs with a $1.15 million bet in Super Bowl LVIII, which resulted in a payout. More recently, several other high-profile bets have not worked in his favor, including a $1 million wager on the Toronto Maple Leafs during the playoffs, an $800,000 NBA Finals bet, and a losing pick on tennis player Jannik Sinner at the US Open.

Despite the recurring jokes, Drake has addressed the superstition directly in interviews. He once remarked that the Toronto Raptors’ championship victory means “nobody could ever talk to me about the Drake Curse.” He has also acknowledged the unpredictability of sports betting, describing himself humorously as a “flawed bettor” and stating that selecting winners is not his “gift.”

Celebrity Influence On Sports Betting Attention

Drake’s latest wager illustrates how celebrity involvement continues to draw attention to major sporting events, especially when significant sums are involved. Super Bowl betting frequently attracts large individual wagers, and public figures often contribute to heightened interest when they disclose their bets openly.

In this case, the rapper’s Instagram reveal quickly became part of the broader Super Bowl conversation. The intersection of entertainment, social media, and sports wagering remains visible during events that already command large audiences. Drake’s public betting history, which includes both wins and losses, has kept him part of ongoing discussion about how celebrity endorsements or predictions may shape fan engagement.

While speculation about any “curse” persists mainly as humor, the financial stakes remain real. A $1 million bet represents one of the larger individual wagers tied to this year’s championship game. The Patriots’ loss ensured that the potential multimillion-dollar payout remained unrealized.