Drake wagered $250,000 on the Baltimore Ravens moneyline versus the Buffalo Bills and $300,000 on Jannik Sinner to win the US Open.
Charlotte Capewell • Contributor
Sep 8, 2025 • 14:48 ET
• 4 min read
Photo By - Imagn Images. Recording artist Drake (standing) watches the action between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Drake's reputation for unlucky sports betting picks made a dramatic comeback over the weekend.
The Canadian rapper bet $300,000 on Jannik Sinner to win the US Open and over $250,000 on the Baltimore Ravens to defeat the Buffalo Bills, according to Fox Sports. The collapse of both wagers adds to the continuing story of the so-called "Drake curse."
Key Takeaways
Drake wagered $250,000 on the Ravens moneyline and $300,000 on Jannik Sinner to win the US Open, and both bets lost.
Sinner fell to Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, and the Ravens blew a 40-25 lead before the Bills won on a 32-yard field goal after a fumble.
The two defeats reignited online claims of a recurring "Drake curse" affecting teams and athletes he backs.
Earlier in the day, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Sinner, a recent Grand Slam champion, in four sets. Social media was aflutter from that outcome alone. However, the Ravens game solidified the legend. Baltimore was ahead 40-25 late in the fourth quarter and appeared in control, but a series of decisive mistakes altered the course.
After a Derrick Henry fumble preceded a Bills touchdown, Buffalo capped the comeback on a 32-yard field goal on the final tick of the clock.
The losses strengthened the internet joke that Drake-supported teams or athletes frequently lose unlikely games.
Drake's attitude toward gambling signals more serious issues
The public largely enjoys the spectacle of the "Drake curse," as he frequently flaunts his online betting activity despite suffering repeated significant losses.
Specialists, however, criticized him for labeling gambling dependence as "a lie" after recent losses running into the millions on NBA Finals bets.
Drake continues to include gambling as part of his public persona. The controversy, however, demonstrates how celebrity gambling can influence cultural attitudes toward gambling.
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