Overview
- Before kickoff, Drake shared an Instagram slip showing a $1,000,000 wager on the New England Patriots placed through crypto sportsbook Stake.
- Seattle defeated New England 29-13, wiping out a potential payout estimated at roughly $2.9–$2.95 million.
- Reaction to the post mixed jokes about the 'curse' with support from fans, including Patriots backer Mark Wahlberg, who commented, "SMART MAN."
- The loss adds to a record of headline-making bets, such as a $60,000 2016 NBA Finals wager, seven-figure bets on the 2025 Maple Leafs and Chiefs, and a 2022 UFC miss.
- Reports also point to ongoing civil class-action lawsuits related to Drake’s Stake partnership, with no new rulings tied to this Super Bowl bet.