Overview
- Drake posted a screenshot on Instagram showing a $1 wager on Canada to lose to Morocco and captioned it as a “reverse curse” or reverse psychology move.
- The post follows a much larger Stake bet that paid out about $1 million after Canada beat South Africa, which renewed attention to his promotional ties to the platform.
- The Canada–Morocco knockout game is scheduled for the Round of 16, and the winner would face the victor of France versus Paraguay in the next round, according to reporting on tournament paths.
- Comments under Drake’s post included praise from the official account of the Canadian team and a response from Canadian government accounts, highlighting how his bets shape public conversation around matches.
- Journalists and legal filings have flagged unusual win patterns on Easygo games and lawsuits alleging illegal online-casino operations, and Drake’s high-profile wagers are intensifying regulatory and public scrutiny of the gambling firms linked to him.