Drake Profits $1M from Canada’s World Cup Victory Bet

Canadian artist Drake placed a $770,000 bet on his home country's national soccer team, Canada, to win against South Africa during a FIFA World Cup match. The bet paid off, resulting in a profit of $1,001,000, which Drake announced via his Instagram story.

The victory was secured by midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, who scored a stoppage-time winner, allowing Canada to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time in World Cup history. This win ended South Africa's commendable run in the tournament, which included a notable victory against South Korea.

Drake's wager is part of his history of making large public bets on high-profile sporting events, including the NBA, Formula 1, and previous FIFA World Cups. His partnership with an online crypto betting operator, Stake, began in 2021, and this bet is one of his most significant public wagers to date.