Drake's Jaw-Dropping $1 Million Bet on McGregor's UFC Return Ignites Fan Frenzy!
Drake has placed a substantial $1 million bet on Conor McGregor to win his welterweight fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329. This high-stakes wager highlights the decade-long friendship between the rapper and the UFC fighter, and adds to Drake's extensive history of notable gambles.
Music superstar Drake has made a significant $1 million wager on Conor McGregor to secure a victory in his highly anticipated return to the octagon this weekend at UFC 329. Drake publicly shared his betting slip on Instagram on Friday, July 10, revealing his seven-figure bet placed on Stake. He expressed strong confidence that McGregor would defeat Max Holloway in the welterweight bout scheduled for Saturday night, July 11, in Las Vegas.
Should McGregor emerge victorious, Drake's $1 million wager is set to yield a profit of $1.85 million, resulting in a total payout of $2.85 million. Despite Drake's confidence, Conor McGregor is currently listed as an underdog for the fight, with +180 odds according to FanDuel at the time of publication.
The relationship between Drake and McGregor spans a decade, with their friendship solidifying after connecting in 2016. McGregor recounted meeting Drake at one of his Summer Sixteen Tour stops later that year, following an initial exchange of messages before McGregor's first fight against Diaz. Their camaraderie has been evident on multiple occasions, notably when McGregor invited Drake to join him on stage during the weigh-in for his UFC 229 bout against Khabib in October 2018, where Drake was seen proudly sporting an Irish flag in support of the fighter.
Drake is well-known for his history with high-stakes gambling. His past ventures include a $1 million wager on Morocco during the FIFA World Cup, a bet he reportedly made in an attempt to 'jinx' the African nation in their match against Canada, which ultimately did not pan out as intended. More recently, earlier in July, Drake shared a clip of himself hitting an impressive $30 million jackpot while playing in the Stake casino.
Beyond his betting pursuits, Drake has also been making waves in the music industry. In May, he released a trio of albums—ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR—all of which debuted in the top three positions on the Billboard 200 chart. Furthermore, his track “Janice STFU” from the ICEMAN album achieved the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying his status as the male soloist with the most chart-topping hits.