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xQc hits back at critics complaining about him gambling on Kick streams

Streaming star Felix'xQc' Lengyel hit out at critics of him deciding to gamble on stream again, claiming they've been waiting to "pile on" at the right time. Gambling on stream has long been a hot-button topic within the streaming community, especially given how many big streamers have done it in the past and also been sponsored at the same…

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In 2022, the top streaming platform, Twitch, put in place a policy update that was a targeted effort, aimed at banning unlicensed gambling streams on the platform. It was a change that came at the height of a gambling-focused controversy, with countless top-tier streamers and creators actively broadcasting long gambling sessions to their viewers.…

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When Everton FC's players ran out to face bitter Merseyside rivals Liverpool last month, their shirts were emblazoned, courtesy of a £10m-a-year sponsorship deal, with the name Stake.com. Until recently an obscure online betting firm, Stake.com, which specialises in controversial cryptocurrency gambling, has followed traditional bookmakers in…

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Disguised Toast jabs xQc for gambling addiction in Rust event

Olivia Richman •August 13, 2022 11:37 am Felix "xQc" Lengyel has been under fire from social media, fans, other streamers, and even family due to what he labels as a gambling addiction. Jeremy "Disguised Toast" Wang was the latest to call him out, choosing to do so during the Twitch Rivals Rust event. While the streaming superstar has expressed…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 August 2022

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Will Twitch ban gambling streams following more controversy?

Will Twitch ban gambling? That's a question many are asking after controversies continue to pile up and gain visibility on the streaming platform. Gambling has become a huge presence on Twitch, with many of the platform's most popular streamers dedicating entire live broadcasts to wagering large amounts of cash on sponsoring gambling sites. The…

Gambling Sites ・ 10 August 2022

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Twitch’s gambling boom is luring gamers into crypto casinos

Enneric Chabot, 26, didn't start gambling until he saw his favorite gamers doing it online. Three years ago, Chabot began regularly watching Felix "xQc" Lengyel, a former professional Overwatch player, as he competed in various video games on Amazon.com Inc.'s livestreaming site Twitch for audiences of up to 25000 viewers. In 2021, during some of…

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XQc left in shock at childish gambling slot machine on Stake website

During a recent sponsored gambling stream, xQc discovered a slot machine that features stuffed animals and cute sound effects, leading many to dub the virtual machine "slots for kids." XQc made headlines last month with his return to gambling on stream after, less than a year prior, the Twitch star quit the hobby and apologized for broadcasting the…

Incidents ・ 27 June 2022

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xQC Returns to Streaming Online Gambling After Big Losses

After taking a break from sponsored online gambling broadcasts for about a year, Félix "xQc" Lengyel, one of the world's most prominent video game streamers, has started streaming again. Despite acknowledging that he was "somewhat, if not substantially" addicted to gambling, xQc,, most known for his streaming of the video game Overwatch (he used to…

Games ・ 31 May 2022

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xQc claims some gambling sponsorships are 'fantasy... fake' when it comes to how much Twitch streamers really spend

Félix'xQc' Lengyel-one of the biggest streamers caught up in the gambling scene as of late-has clarified the logistics of how his gambling sponsorship, "gamba," operates amidst widespread speculation. The juicer also compares his situation to other streamer sponsorships, claiming some of their gambling balances are "fake." The controversy stems…

Gambling Sites ・ 19 May 2022

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Top Twitch Content Creator xQc Gets Back to Online Gambling Streaming

Félix "xQc" Lengyel is not just a popular Twitch streamer. He is one of the most popular streamers of all time. He was the most-watched streamer on the platform in both 2020 and 2021 and currently ranks fifth in followers with 10.6 million. As such, he has a lot of influence, particularly on a younger audience. That's what makes xQc's return to…

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Twitch Personality xQc Streaming Online Gambling Again

Félix "xQc" Lengyel, the most viewed streamer on Twitch in 2020 and 2021, has resumed online gambling streaming after stopping in June 2021. [Image: YouTube/xQcOW] Félix "xQc" Lengyel, one of the most popular video game streamers in the world, has returned to doing sponsored online gambling streams after stopping them nearly a year ago. Best known…

Games ・ 17 May 2022

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XQc reverses stance on gambling sponsors: 'I love gambling, so I’m just going to gamble'

Twitch's most popular streamer xQc has faced immense backlash after announcing the return of. Despite concerns about his audience, as well as his admitted personal gambling addiction, xQc defended his decision. Former Overwatch League pro xQc initially began streaming promoted gambling content in early 2021 but stopped in June after admittedly…

Law ・ 18 May 2022

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xQc pops off on gambling critics-'Get a grip of your own life before fixing mine'

Streamer Félix Lengyel, better-known as xQc, has been for several years the most-watched personality on Twitch and, according to last year's Twitch leak, is the highest-paid star on the service. He's raked in an estimated $8 million since 2019, and is open about the fact that he's spent a lot of it gambling-a few weeks ago he boasted of losing $2…

Incidents ・ 17 May 2022

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xQc explains why he's promoting gambling sponsors on Twitch again despite concerns

Felix'xQc' Lengyel explained why he's promoting gambling sponsors on Twitch again despite concerns about its impact on himself and others, claiming viewers only "pick and choose" when it's an issue. xQc stopped promoting gambling sponsors on Twitch in June 2021 after admitting he was "slightly, if not moderately addicted" and realizing how many…

Gambling Addiction ・ 17 May 2022

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xQc's dad calls him on-stream over $1.8 million gambling losses

Streamer Felix "xQc" Lengyel once quit gambling but has recently given into temptation once again. This time, his gambling addiction lost him $1.8 million over the the span of a month. xQc used to be one of the biggest gambling streamers but started to feel concerned about not only his own mental health, but how he may be influencing his young…

Religion ・ 08 May 2022

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Twitch Superstar xQc Lost Over $1.8 Million Gambling Last Month

Popular Twitch streamer xQc recently admitted that he lost $1.8 million to gambling over the last month. After news of his losses spread online, his dad called him during a stream to ask if he was okay and to express how worried he was about the streamer's gambling problems. 26-year-old Twitch streamer xQc, real name Félix Lengyel, started his…

Poker ・ 06 May 2022

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xQc Reveals Tremendous Gambling Losses To Pokimane

Gambling streams are the controversial meta that continue to captivate viewers. And recently, some streamers have revealed that taking a risk with your money doesn't always pay off. Trainwrecks shared some hard truths about one of his massive wins, telling fans that the millions of dollars he won doesn't even touch the debts he's accrued throughout…

Gambling Sites ・ 02 May 2022

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xQc discusses his gambling addiction, says he has an "illness"

Felix "xQc" Lengyel has a complicated relationship with gambling. xQc used to visit gambling sites during his livestreams but stopped after admitting that he was addicted to gambling. While he has previously worried about his addiction in the past, xQc has now decided to embrace what he referred to as a mental illness. xQc may not stream gambling…

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Live Gambling ・ 16 September 2021

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Over the past few months, the Twitch gambling meta has absolutely exploded. While streamers and viewers were arguing about the adult-themed hot tub meta and subsequent ASMR meta, the controversy around big YouTubers promoting gambling to their underage audiences was growing behind the scenes. Some of Twitch's biggest stars have made gambling a…

Poker ・ 14 July 2021

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Is It Time For Twitch To Ban Gambling On Stream?

At any given time on Twitch, you can watch someone spin online slots for hours on end, winning and losing thousands of dollars at a time. The flashy symbols roll by over and over, with the streamers hoping for just the right combination to bring their total back up. Often, thousands of people are watching as it happens. Online slots are a big…

Gambling Addiction ・ 30 June 2021

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Top Twitch Streamers Fight Over Sketchy Gambling Streams

Gambling streams are nothing new on Twitch. For years, streamers have sunk money into slot machines and poker, often in conjunction with casino websites and other gambling companies. Though allowed on Twitch, these channels have a history of engaging in sketchy behaviour. Recently, some of the biggest names on Twitch have adopted high-rolling…

Sports ・ 29 June 2021

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"I get addicted to things": An era ends as xQc draws a curtain to his gambling streams on Twitch

After going through a tough phase with the GTA RP server, Felix xQc Lengyel recently announced that his Twitch gambling streams are also coming to an end. The Canadian streamer stated that he is " absolutely done with them " after revealing that he was getting addicted to them. The variety streamer has had a rocky relationship with the GTA RP…

Law ・ 03 June 2021