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Indian Express
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Drake reveals losing $8 Million in sports gambling, weeks after betting $750K on Royal Challengers Bengaluru: ‘So fried right now'
Drake, apart from music, is known for his high-stakes sports gambling. From the NBA to cricket, the Canadian rapper's presence at major global events, often tied to his infamous 'Drake curse' is hard to miss, especially with huge amounts at stake. However, while he may make it look easy, the rapper recently opened up about the downside of such gambles and revealed that he lost a massive $8 million in a month. He didn't mention which games exactly wiped him out, but last month, the NBA and NHL playoff season were in full swing. Drake even recently put a risky bet on Royal Challengers Bangalore during the IPL 2025 finale, where the team surprisingly ended up winning after 18 years. Also read: 'Ee sala cup namde': Drake bets Rs 6 crore on RCB ahead of IPL final against PBKS On June 18, the rapper took to Instagram Stories and shared a screenshot of his latest financial losses, saying, 'Gotta share the other side of gambling… Losses are so fried right now.' Over the past month alone, the rapper has reportedly placed nearly $125 million in bets. One of those bets was a massive $50 million wager placed last week, where he ended up losing $5 million. He continued, 'I hope I can post a big win for you all soon, cause I'm the only one that has never seen a max these guys max once a week.' Drake had earlier placed a $750,000 bet on a cricket match, backing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the Punjab Kings. A few months back, he put $1.25 million on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL playoffs. They lost badly. He lost even worse. Drake lost $124m in a month to gambling. If he continues like this,sooner or later he'll be in debt. That's 2billion naira gone. — Ser Chukwuka (@official_papson) June 19, 2025 Fans are even joking that his curse turned on him instead, and the Toronto-based rapper didn't shy away from accepting that fact as well. He even joked in a recent promo video for Stake, his betting partner, with whom he is currently locked in a one-year endorsement deal, that he's a flawed sports bettor. In the video, he said, 'I will not deny that. That's not my gift. I'll let everybody roll with it. I'm sure if you're a Drake curse believer, there will be plenty more content in the future to confirm your theories because my slips do not cash out. But one day I'm gonna have a parlay that's insane.' Also read: Drake warns fans his 'next chapter' may leave them 'feeling uneasy' in cryptic post alluding to Kendrick Lamar beef Last month, the Hotline Bling crooner, to everyone's surprise, actually blamed Justin Bieber for one of his failed bets. Drake had placed $1 million on the Maple Leafs again, and Bieber showed up during the game. The team lost. Drake wrote 'Bieber curse' in a story, blaming him for the loss. But despite this, Drake admits he is not the 'gambling king'. He openly admits that Michael Jordan beats everyone, calling him the 'real-life gambling GOAT (greatest of all time)', saying that he has an ability to 'gamble on anything.' Drake said MJ once wouldn't stop betting him during a ping-pong match—'$10,000, $20,000, again and again.' Meanwhile, some netizens weren't exactly kind to Drake's recent admission of loss. Many called him out for throwing away millions while people are struggling to survive. One user called him a 'Certified Loser Boy,' and others labelled him a gambling addict.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'We Are All Very Superstitious': Lauren Kyle On Big Oilers' WAG Superstition
EDMONTON – 'This series was meant to be hard.' It's not easy being married to the greatest player in the world – but that's the exact situation that Lauren Kyle has signed up for. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Lauren tied the knot in the summer of 2024. However, they have been together for nearly a decade. Lauren Kyle & Connor McDavid (Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean-Imagn Images) Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. Naturally, when you are with a hockey player for so long, their (often) superstitious nature can rub off on you. In a recent interview, Lauren shared one of her game-day habits. Trending Oilers Stories EXCLUSIVE: Mark Messier On Oilers, Budweiser, His Future & More EXCLUSIVE: Mark Messier On Oilers, Budweiser, His Future & More EDMONTON – Mark Messier loves Edmonton. Advertisement 'I Wouldn't Ask For A Better Captain': Oilers' Kris Knoblauch, Corey Perry & Darnell Nurse On McDavid's Unique Leadership Oilers Had Matthew Tkachuk Convinced They Were Drafting Him What Went Wrong With The Oilers? Oilers Must Trade For Eye-Opening Forward Right Now 'I Get Called Boring, I Get Called A Robot. It's Tough': Connor McDavid Shows Incredible Emotional Courage In New Amazon Series Edmonton Oilers Prospects: Sam O'Reilly Continues Strong Year Edmonton Oilers Prospects: Sam O'Reilly Continues Strong Year EDMONTON – There is no time like the present. 'I'm definitely superstitious, so while I'm watching the game, I need to stand in a specific place,' Lauren revealed. 'And if I move around and they (the other team) score, I have to get back into my spot. So I'm superstitious in that way.' Advertisement But Lauren isn't the only one. The other WAGs (wives and girlfriends) also have their own superstitions. 'I think all of the girls are superstitious in that way,' Lauren explains. 'There's specific places that we've seen the games that we won't go to again because they lost the game.' 'We are all very superstitious; that's our way of feeling like we have a little control.' Learning about things like this adds more color to the perception of these individuals. It's always great to hear about these tidbits. Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.
National Post
2 hours ago
- Sport
- National Post
Kraken acquire Marchment from Stars for pair of draft picks
SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars on Thursday for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2026 third-rounder. Article content The 30-year-old Marchment — one of the NHL's tallest players at 6-foot-5 — tied his career high with 22 goals last season and had 25 assists in 62 regular-season games. Article content Article content 'Mason adds an important skill set to our roster,' Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. 'He's a veteran player who brings a combination of size, skill and toughness. Mason knows what it takes to win, having been part of deep postseason runs with the Stars. We're excited to have him join our group.' Article content Article content The Stars were eager to move Marchment in a salary-shedding move with the final year of his contract carrying a $4.5-million cap hit. Dallas is up against the cap, especially after signing trade-deadline acquisition Mikko Rantanen to an eight-year, $96-million contract and inking forward Matt Duchene to a four-year, $18-million extension on Thursday. Article content Marchment has 76 goals and 113 assists in 302 regular-season games with the Stars, Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs. He has 11 goals and eight assists in 59 playoff games. Article content
New York Times
2 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Stars trade Mason Marchment to Kraken for 2 draft picks, free up cap space
The Dallas Stars traded winger Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night for two draft picks, starting the process of freeing up cap space as they enter the busy part of the NHL offseason. The Kraken took on all of Marchment's $4.5 million cap hit for next season, according to league sources, and sent a 2026 third-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick back to Dallas in return. WHO'S READY FOR MARCH(MENT) MADNESS?! 😤 Mason Marchment's hard hits, grit and skill are joining the #SeaKraken following a trade with the Dallas Stars → — Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) June 19, 2025 Marchment is coming off consecutive 22-goal seasons for the Stars, but scored just one goal in 18 playoff games during their run to the Western Conference final this spring. He signed with the Stars as a free agent in 2022 and put up 56 goals and 131 points in 211 games — reaching the third round of the playoffs each year. Advertisement The cap-clearing trade came just hours after Dallas signed veteran forward Matt Duchene to a four-year extension carrying a $4.5 million AAV. More moves are expected to come in the days and weeks ahead as the Stars look for more roster flexibility. Dallas is already within $5 million of the league's $95.5 million cap ceiling for 2025-26 — leaving them with less room to maneuver than every other team. The Kraken have oodles of cap space to work with and are looking to take a step forward after two years outside of the playoffs. They were drawn to how the 6-foot-5 Marchment can help alter the look and feel of their forward lines. 'I think Mason has a unique combination of size, skill and strength,' Kraken GM Jason Botterill told 'He works well down in the corners and around the net and that's an element we want to continue to add to our group here.' The 30-year-old Marchment has appeared in 302 NHL games for Toronto, Florida and Dallas, putting up 76 goals and 189 points. He's eligible to become an unrestricted free agent in July 2026.
Associated Press
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Kraken acquire Mason Marchment from Stars for 2 draft picks
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars on Thursday for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2026 third-rounder. The 30-year-old Marchment — one of the NHL's tallest players at 6-foot-5 — tied his career high with 22 goals last season and had 25 assists in 62 regular-season games. 'Mason adds an important skillset to our roster,' Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. 'He's a veteran player who brings a combination of size, skill and toughness. Mason knows what it takes to win, having been part of deep postseason runs with the Stars. We're excited to have him join our group.' The Stars were eager to move Marchment in a salary-shedding move with the final year of his contract carrying a $4.5 million cap hit. Dallas is up against the cap, especially after signing trade-deadline acquisition Mikko Rantanen to an eight-year, $96 million contract. Marchment has 76 goals and 113 assists in 302 regular-season games with the Stars, Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs. He has 11 goals and eight assists in 59 playoff games. ___ AP NHL:
