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Drake makes a $500,000 wager on Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup

Drake makes a $500,000 wager on Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup

June 6, 2024

Canadian rap star Drake has placed a $500,000 bet on the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup.

Drake posted a screenshot on Wednesday of the bet placed with gambling website Stake on his Instagram account with the caption “Oilers are self-explanatory.”

He also bet on the Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA title.

If both bets come through, he will get a payout of $2.4 million.

Drake often posts screenshots of his big-money bets on Instagram.

He has been hit-and-miss of late. In January, he lost a $700,000 bet on Sean Strickland to defeat Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297 in Toronto.

A month later he pocketed nearly $1.2 million betting on the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl.

The Stanley Cup final between the Oilers and the Panthers starts Saturday in Sunrise, Fla.

Canadian rapper Drake has made headlines once again, this time for placing a massive $500,000 bet on the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup. The Grammy-winning artist is known for his love of sports and has been seen courtside at basketball games and cheering on his favorite teams.

Drake’s wager on the Oilers comes as a surprise to many, as the team has not won a Stanley Cup since 1990. However, with star players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the way, the Oilers have been performing well this season and are currently sitting near the top of the standings in the Pacific Division.

While $500,000 may seem like a hefty sum to bet on a sports team, for Drake it is just a drop in the bucket. The rapper is estimated to be worth over $180 million and has been known to make large bets on sporting events in the past. In fact, Drake reportedly won $300,000 betting on the Toronto Raptors to win the NBA Championship in 2019.

It remains to be seen whether Drake’s bet on the Oilers will pay off, but one thing is for sure – the rapper’s support for his hometown team is unwavering. Whether it’s through his music or his sports bets, Drake continues to show his love for Canada and its sports teams. Only time will tell if the Edmonton Oilers can bring home the Stanley Cup and make Drake’s bet a winning one.