Drake had a significant win in the betting market after the Denver Nuggets emerged victorious in the 2023 NBA Finals. The rapper shared his substantial payout on his Instagram Story, revealing that he wagered $242,583.91 on the Nuggets to win the series against the Miami Heat in four games to one. He walked away with an estimated payout of $824,785.31 from that bet alone. Additionally, Drake bet $1 million on the Nuggets winning the series and earned an estimated $1,230,000. In total, he made an impressive $2,054,785.31 from these two bets. Drake celebrated his win by sharing posts featuring Nuggets players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray and demanding his money.
Nikola Jokic was awarded the Finals MVP trophy for his outstanding performance in the championship round. The Denver Nuggets secured their first-ever NBA championship with a 94-89 victory, sealing the series. This historic win added to Drake’s successful streak in sports betting. In April, he placed a $1 million bet on boxer Gervonta Davis, who went on to win by a seventh-round knockout against Ryan Garcia. Drake’s bet resulted in a $1.38 million payout. Davis expressed his gratitude for Drake’s support and credited it as motivation for his victory, stating that it was just the beginning of his promising career.