QUEBEC, CANADA: Felix 'xQc' Lengyel, one of the biggest names in the streaming world, has made a surprising revelation, declaring that he has bid farewell to gambling after a stunning $5 million win in an online game.
This announcement comes after a tumultuous period during which xQc had previously incurred a loss of $1.1 million while engaging in gambling activities in Las Vegas.
The intersection of gambling and streaming has long been a contentious issue within the streaming community, particularly concerning high-profile streamers who engage in gambling while simultaneously being sponsored by gambling-related companies.
xQc announces departure from gambling world after winning $5 million in online game
Twitch, the prominent streaming platform, has intensified its crackdown on gambling content, encompassing casino slots and CSGO skin betting. In response to these restrictions, several streamers have shifted to the Kick platform.
Stake-backed Kick was developed in the wake of Twitch's initial crackdown on gambling streams and provides streamers with a platform to broadcast a wide range of content, bypassing the restrictions imposed by Twitch.
Despite the move to Kick, Felix 'xQc' Lengyel has faced criticism for his gambling streams.
He has been transparent with his fans about his gambling habits, revealing that he incurred losses totaling $1.1 million during a gambling spree in Las Vegas in August.
However, it now appears that xQc has decided to put an end to his gambling pursuits. He shared a screenshot with his Kick chat that seemingly showcased a staggering $5 million win in an online gambling game.
Nevertheless, he swiftly followed up with a declaration that he has quit gambling, stating to his chat, "Nah, I already withdrew my sh*t, I ain't gambling no more."
Gambling continues to be a contentious issue in the gaming world
Gambling streams have faced scrutiny from both streaming platforms and the streamers themselves. Notably, popular streamer DNP3 recently revealed that gambling streams had led him into a "severe gambling addiction" and left him "completely broke."
“Over the last year, I got incredibly addicted to gambling. Every dollar I could find I would put into Stake in hopes of winning big. Even when the big wins did happen it wasn’t enough. Eventually, I lost everything,” he wrote.
In a related incident in September 2023, a Danish Twitch streamer faced a fine of over $1,500 after the Danish gambling authority accused the streamer of advertising gambling sites without a Danish gambling license, a violation of Danish law.
As the debate over gambling in the streaming community continues, xQc's decision to step away from the gambling scene adds a new dimension to the ongoing discourse.
