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Drake Places $1 Million Bet on Patriots to Win Super Bowl LX

The public wager revives the “Drake curse” meme, renewing scrutiny of his promotion of betting platform Stake.

Overview

  • Drake shared an Instagram screenshot of a $1 million Stake bet on New England to beat Seattle, captioned “Bet against me if you dare,” with an estimated $2.95 million payout.
  • The wager arrives on the eve of Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and the Seahawks, adding pop‑culture attention to the matchup.
  • Fans flooded social media with jokes and concerns tied to the long‑running “Drake curse” narrative.
  • Stake, the platform used for the bet, is the subject of a civil class‑action RICO lawsuit, and reporting notes there is no indication Drake is named.
  • Separate reports claiming he declined a guest spot in Bad Bunny’s halftime show remain unconfirmed.