The 'In My Feelings' hitmaker has placed significant bets on the Dallas Mavericks and Edmonton Oilers for this year's NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals, respectively.
- Jun 6, 2024
AceShowbiz - As the NBA Finals kick off tonight and the Stanley Cup Finals begin on Saturday, June 8, all eyes are on the courts and the ice rinks. However, perhaps no one is more invested - both emotionally and financially - than Drake. The global hip-hop icon has made headlines for his high-stake sports bets facilitated through his deal with Stake, an online casino platform where users can engage in both gaming and sports betting.
This week, Drake revealed his latest betting engagements. For the NBA Finals, he has put down a hefty $500K on the Dallas Mavericks. The team is set to face the Boston Celtics, and with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading the way, the Mavericks are considered underdogs. Should they pull off the upset, Drake stands to make a tidy sum, turning his half-million-dollar wager into $1.375 million.
But Drake has not limited his bets to basketball alone. He has also placed another $500K on the Edmonton Oilers to defeat the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Finals. Much like the Mavericks, the Oilers are the underdogs. However, if they manage to go all the way, Drake's stake will convert into $1.025 million - not a bad return on investment.
The task ahead for both teams is formidable. The Dallas Mavericks are widely seen as the weaker team in their matchup against the Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, a Canadian team has not clinched the Stanley Cup since 1993, when the Montreal Canadiens last took home the trophy. The Oilers themselves last won the cup in 1990 but came close in 2006 as an underdog team, making it to the Finals. With Conor McDavid at the helm this season, their chances are arguably better.
As exciting as these bets are, they aren't just about the money. They also reflect Drake's deep connections to sports and his nerve for risk-taking. Only time will tell if his wagers will pay off. Either way, both series promise to provide thrilling moments that every sports enthusiast will be eager to witness.
Previously, Drake wagered $1.15 million on the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl, earning him a cool $2.3 million payout. He later put down a hefty $565,000 bet on Tyson Fury to win his boxing match against Oleksandr Usyk, but Fury unfortunately lost. Due to his penchant for betting, Drake was accused of having a gambling addiction in one of the diss tracks recorded by Kendrick Lamar.
