Maple Leafs Defeat Leads to Drake’s $1.25 Million Loss

Drake’s recent high-stakes sports bet didn’t go as planned. The rapper placed over $1 million on the Toronto Maple Leafs to win Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. However, the Leafs suffered a 6-1 defeat, ending their playoff run and Drake’s hopes for a big payout.

Good to know

• Drake wagered $1.25 million on the Maple Leafs in Game 7.
• He attributed the loss to the “Bieber curse” after Justin Bieber attended the game.
• The Leafs have now lost seven consecutive Game 7s, an NHL record.

Drake placed a $1 million moneyline bet on the Maple Leafs and an additional $250,000 on them winning by two goals, both through Stake. Had the bets succeeded, he stood to gain over $4 million. Instead, Toronto fell behind early and couldn’t recover, leading to another playoff disappointment.

Following the loss, Drake posted “Bieber curse…” on his Instagram Story, referencing fellow Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, who attended the game with his wife, Hailey. The term plays on the long-standing “Drake curse,” where teams he supports often lose. Bieber, a known Leafs fan, has also been humorously linked to similar superstitions.

Despite the loss, Bieber expressed continued support for the Leafs on social media. He shared photos from the game and wrote, “I don’t remember a time in my life when I haven’t been obsessed with the Leafs… I can be patient cuz I know this is the team to do it.”

The loss extended the Leafs’ streak to seven consecutive Game 7 defeats, the longest in NHL history. Fans at Scotiabank Arena expressed their frustration by throwing beers and jerseys onto the ice during the game.

Drake’s ventures into sports betting have garnered attention, particularly through his association with Stake.com, a cryptocurrency-based sportsbook. His betting activities, often involving substantial sums, have been a topic of discussion in the iGaming community.

Some of Drake’s past betting activities that we reported on in the past include:

• Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk – Drake placed a $565,000 bet on Tyson Fury to win against Oleksandr Usyk. Fury lost the match by split decision, resulting in a giant loss for Drake.
• Super Bowl Bet – Drake wagered over CA$1.5 million in Bitcoin on the Los Angeles Rams during the Super Bowl. He shared his betslips on Instagram, showcasing his high-stakes involvement in sports betting.