Drake, the globally renowned rapper, is no novice when it comes to living a life of grandeur, often shared in glimpses on his Instagram profile. His ventures into high-stakes gambling, particularly through Bitcoin wagers on sporting outcomes, exemplify this lavish lifestyle. Drake’s betting activities have most recently been channeled through Stake, a betting platform he endorses. However, his recent financial gamble on the NBA Finals did not yield the desired outcome, and he stands at the brink of potentially facing another financial setback in an upcoming NHL bet.
On June 6, as evidenced by a screenshot on Instagram, Drake placed a bet using Bitcoin valued at $500,000 on the Dallas Mavericks clinching the NBA Finals—a bet that would have netted him $1.375 million had the Mavericks emerged victorious. “Dallas cause I’m a Texan,” Drake captioned the post, aligning his bet with regional loyalty. Nonetheless, the outcome was not in his favor; the Boston Celtics secured the championship title with a commanding 106-88 victory in game 5, leading to a significant loss for the rapper.
The same Instagram update revealed Drake’s similar stake on the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals, with another $500,000 wagered on the Edmonton Oilers’ success. Should this bet pay off, Drake stands to gain $1.025 million. “Oilers are self-explanatory,” he remarked, signaling confidence rooted in national pride. However, with the Oilers currently trailing 3-1 against the Florida Panthers as they advance into game 5, Drake’s financial risk is pronounced, especially considering both of his favored teams started their respective series with a 3-0 deficit.
Despite a game 4 win that revived some hope, the Oilers face a challenging battle ahead to force a game 6 continuation, akin to the now-concluded NBA series. Drake, one of the music industry’s most prolific figures, seemingly remains unaffected by these financial gambles, given his substantial wealth and partnership with Stake. Nevertheless, a loss of such magnitude, possibly nearing $1 million in Bitcoin, would be disconcerting for any individual, regardless of their financial standing.