TORONTO, CANADA – Canadian rapper Drake has reportedly won more than $1 million after successfully betting on Canada to defeat South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match.
The Grammy-winning artist, who is known for sharing his high-profile sports bets on social media, reportedly backed the Canadian national team before the knockout fixture. Following Canada’s victory over South Africa, the wager paid out more than $1 million.
The win adds to Drake’s long list of publicly shared sports bets involving football, basketball, mixed martial arts and other major sporting events. His betting activities have frequently attracted global attention, with fans closely following both his predictions and the outcomes.
According to reports, the successful wager came after Canada secured qualification for the next stage of the FIFA World Cup by overcoming South Africa in the Round of 32. Details of the betting slip circulating online indicate that the payout exceeded the $1 million mark.
Extra News Nigeria could not independently verify the betting slip or the exact amount won. However, screenshots and reports of the wager have continued to trend across social media platforms following Canada’s victory.
Drake has developed a reputation for placing large bets through licensed betting platforms and often shares the slips with his millions of followers before major sporting events. Some fans have jokingly referred to his betting history as the “Drake curse,” after several teams he publicly backed went on to lose. The latest result, however, has gone in his favour.
The victory has generated excitement among Canadian football supporters while also reigniting discussions online about celebrity sports betting. Financial experts continue to caution that betting carries significant risks and that outcomes are never guaranteed, regardless of previous successes.
As Canada’s World Cup campaign continues, football fans will be watching to see how far the team can progress in the tournament. Meanwhile, Drake’s latest winning wager has once again placed him at the centre of conversations linking celebrity culture with international sports.
