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Drake places half a million dollar bet, making the Drake Curse official
Some fans are concerned about Rap Superstar Drake's large wager that the Edmonton Oilers will defeat the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
On this one, there are sure to be a lot of conflicting feelings. Rapper Drake, who is well-known worldwide, has made a sizable wager that the Edmonton Oilers will beat the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, which has some concerned about the infamous "Drake Curse."
Drake displayed his wagers on the NBA and NHL finals on his Instagram page. He placed two separate $500,000 bets: one on the Oilers and the other on the Dallas Mavericks.
"Dallas cause I'm a Texan. Oilers are self explanatory. Picks are in @stake."
The Drake Curse stems from when the rapper served as the Global Ambassador for the Toronto Raptors in 2013. The team suffered huge heartbreaks for five straight seasons, before finally winning the NBA title. Drake also placed a $700,000 bet on UFC fighter Sean Strickland earlier this year, with Strickland losing to Dricus Du Plessis. Another $1.2 million bet was placed on YouTuber Jake Paul to defeat Tommy Fury in a boxing match on 2023. Paul Lost.
"The only things certain in life are death, taxes and Drake's curse."
If the Oilers can escape the curse, Drake's winnings would come to about $1.2 million. In the event that Dallas and Edmonton win their respective league crowns, Drake would collect almost $2.4 million.
It seems like at least one more famous fan of the Edmonton Oilers is cheering them on against the Florida Panthers. Tim Meadows, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live, recently shared a video on Instagram expressing his passion for the Oilers.
The 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers gets underway Saturday night in Miami.
Source: Blade of Steel
Drake places massive bet on Stanley Cup, officially adding the "Drake Curse"
Drake places massive bet on Stanley Cup, officially adding the "Drake Curse"
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JUIN 6 | 112 ANSWERS Drake places half a million dollar bet, making the Drake Curse official Do you believe "The Drake Curse" could actually impact that Edmonton Oilers chances of beating the Florida Panthers? | ||
| Yes | 34 | 30.4 % |
| No | 61 | 54.5 % |
| Not sure | 17 | 15.2 % |
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