Drake successfully won over $1 million after placing a wager on Canada to beat South Africa during their FIFA World Cup match. The musician placed a $770,000 bet, resulting in a total return of $1.001 million and a profit of $231,000. He shared his betting slip on Instagram, noting that the decision followed a playful social media exchange with South African DJ Black Coffee.
The match, held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, ended with a 1-0 victory for Canada thanks to a late goal by Stephen Eustáquio. This result allowed Canada to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time in their history. Conversely, the loss halted the impressive run of the South African national team, which had been managed by Hugo Broos and gained significant praise for their performance earlier in the tournament.
Drake, who has been associated with the crypto betting platform Stake since 2021, has placed substantial bets across various sports, including basketball, mixed martial arts, and previous World Cup games. While he has had several high-profile wins, he has also experienced notable losses, such as his 2022 World Cup final bet that narrowly missed due to regulation-time constraints.
