Drake wins big after betting on Canada’s World Cup victory
Canadian rapper Drake secured a major win after betting on Canada to defeat South Africa in the FIFA World Cup. The rapper staked $770,000 and walked away with a payout of over $1 million following Canada’s 1-0 victory. The wager was inspired by a message from South African DJ Black Coffee. This win also marked a historic moment for Canada, as they reached the Round of 16 for the first time.
Match highlights
- Drake placed a $770,000 bet on Canada to beat South Africa in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
- The wager resulted in a payout of $1,001,000, earning Drake a profit of about $231,000.
- The bet was motivated by a message from Black Coffee, as shared by Drake on Instagram.
- South Africa’s 1-0 defeat ended their best-ever World Cup campaign, having reached the knockout stage for the first time.
- Canada’s win at SoFi Stadium, with a late goal from Stephen Eustáquio, secured their first-ever spot in the Round of 16.
