Drake Wagers $300,000 at the US Open, Concerns Arise about the Drake Curse Affecting the Outcome
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In the world of sports betting, a peculiar phenomenon known as the Drake Curse has been generating quite a buzz. The Canadian rapper, Drake, has been associated with a series of major losses in UFC, NBA, and various sports events.
The Drake Curse, a theory suggesting that teams or players Drake bets on may suffer losses, particularly when betting on the favourite, has been a topic of discussion once again. This time, it's in relation to Drake's bet on tennis player Jannik Sinner in the Australia Open.
Drake placed a bet of $300,000 on Sinner, a move that drew significant attention due to the ongoing Drake curse controversy. However, it's important to note that not every bet Drake has placed has been scrutinised. The internet tends to focus on larger bets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Interestingly, despite the losses associated with the Drake Curse, the rapper has still managed to win more money than he has lost overall. For instance, the bet on Sinner earned Drake $345,000, reducing his overall losses in tennis bets to $115,000.
Carlos Alcaraz, who dropped only one set in the US Open so far, is considered the only one capable of challenging Sinner. Many media outlets are speculating if Sinner will become the next "victim" of the Drake Curse, potentially setting up a significant event if Sinner and Alcaraz face each other in a match.
The Drake Curse has been blamed for several major losses over the last few years, primarily in UFC and NBA events. However, it's worth mentioning that only 9 instances out of 81 bets have been attributed to the Drake Curse.
Drake himself has acknowledged his questionable skills as a sports bettor, making jokes about the Drake Curse. He has even advised anyone who may be paying attention not to gamble the same way he has been.
Since 2022, Drake has placed a total of 81 bets on 57 individual events. The bet on Sinner is drawing attention due to the ongoing Drake curse controversy, but it remains to be seen whether the Curse will strike again.
Jannik Sinner, the current holder of the US Open, will undoubtedly be under pressure to perform, given the Drake Curse speculation. The outcome of the Australia Open could provide further insight into the validity of this intriguing theory.
