Drake bet $750K on the IPL final — bets, RCB, and Stake

The Canadian rapper posted a screenshot on Instagram showing a $750K bet on the team “Royal Challengers Bengaluru” in today’s final (June 3) against “Punjab Kings” in the Indian Premier League.

Drake’s IPL bet: what we know

On his Instagram page, Drake posted a screenshot of a $750,000 bet.

He chose the team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), placing a bet on their victory in the final against Punjab Kings. This event sparked excitement among fans and on betting platforms alike.

What does “Ee sala cup namde” mean

The caption on the post — “Ee sala cup namde” — is a popular slogan among RCB fans. Translated from Kannada, it means: “this year, the cup is ours”.

The phrase has become iconic among fans and symbolizes the club’s annual hopes for a long-awaited IPL victory.

Stake and celebrities in betting

Drake once again mentions the bookmaker Stake, with whom he has previously collaborated. This is not the first time the musician has made a high-profile bet on sporting events.

Here’s a brief table of his major bets:

🙂 Colleagues, not to imply anything, but it seems the odds for a Punjab Kings win just skyrocketed.