Drake loses $1m Super Bowl bet as New England Patriots fall to Seattle Seahawks

Drake’s $1m wager on Patriots failed after Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks, reviving online talk of Drake curse

Drake’s $1 million wager on the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX ended in a loss after the team was beaten by the Seattle Seahawks, prompting renewed discussion online about the so-called “Drake curse”.

The rapper shared details of his bet on social media ahead of the championship game, posting an image of the wager and writing, “Bet against me if you dare.”

The stake was placed on the Patriots, who entered the Super Bowl as underdogs against the Seahawks. Had New England won, the bet would have returned close to $3 million.

Instead, Seattle emerged victorious, leaving Drake with no return on the high-profile wager. The result quickly sparked renewed conversation among fans and commentators about a long-running superstition that teams or athletes publicly supported by Drake often go on to lose.

The idea of a “Drake curse” has circulated online for several years, driven by a series of notable sporting outcomes that followed the artist’s visible backing of teams or individuals.

While Drake has also recorded successful bets and predictions in the past, high-profile losses tend to draw significant attention due to his public profile and the sums involved.

The Super Bowl LX bet highlighted the increasing visibility of celebrity involvement in sports betting, particularly during major events watched by millions worldwide. Drake has frequently shared his wagers publicly, making them part of wider online discussion before and after games.