Famous Canadian rapper and Grammy award winner Drake has bet a whopping ₹6.41 crores on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win the IPL 2025 title. He posted his stake bet on Instagram.
If RCB wins, Drake stands to earn ₹11 crores. The Canadian rapper placed his bet through a crypto-betting platform, Stake, and the rapper believes that this is RCB’s year to win it all. Last year, he made his bet on Kolkata Knight Riders to win the title and earned the profits.
Drake Bets Big on RCB – Fans Fear the “Drake Curse”
He shared the screenshot of the bet on Instagram with the famous caption “Ee Saala Cup Namde,” which caught the eye of RCB fans. The majority of fans are hoping Drake brings in all the luck, though a few are wary of the infamous “Drake Curse,” which might cause RCB to lose the title.
The global market of the Indian Premier League is expanding worldwide, and a famous rapper like Drake, who’s known for placing bets on the NHL, UCL, and soccer, has now set his sights on the IPL. However, the majority of the teams he bets on usually end up losing, earning him the nickname “Drake Curse.” But recently, he’s made profits, and it’s believed the curse might be lifting and now favoring the teams he supports.
High Stakes and Higher Dreams – RCB vs PBKS
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have made it this far, and in their final hurdle, they face Punjab Kings for their maiden IPL trophy. More than Drake’s stake, this match has a lot more at stake, from Virat Kohli’s fairy tale 18th year being on the line to RCB fans finally hoping to call their team IPL Champions.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will also be eyeing their maiden trophy to add to their cabinet. This year, we’ve seen new champions born across multiple sports, and cricket joins that list as we’re guaranteed a new winner this time. Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 updates.
