Twitch and Kick streamer xQc, known as Félix Lengyel, has declared his intention to quit gambling after he revealed a staggering $5 million win on the Stake.com platform. xQc, a former professional Overwatch player from Canada, made this announcement within the streaming community. Stake.com is a popular online crypto-gambling platform known for its casino and sports betting offerings for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
xQc had been a prominent "gamba" (gambling) streamer, but Twitch's policy changes regarding gambling content led him to move his gambling streams to Kick, a direct competitor launched on October 18, 2022. He resumed his gambling activities on Kick, achieving an impressive win of over $553,000.
However, xQc has now disclosed his decision to end his online gambling endeavors after securing a substantial $5 million win in an online game, following a significant $1.1 million gambling loss in Las Vegas. He shared a screenshot of his win on Stake.com with his offline chat and confirmed that he had already cashed out the winnings, pledging to abstain from further gambling.
In September 2023, xQc revealed statistics from his betting activity on Stake.com, showcasing 788,877 bets placed, with 76,398 wins and the rest being losses. He highlighted that his wagers had surpassed $1.5 billion. However, whether he will stick to his decision to quit gambling remains uncertain, as he has not always been entirely transparent with his community regarding such matters.
Previously, in spring 2022, xQc publicly discussed his gambling addiction on Twitch, admitting to taking unnecessary risks in games and asserting that he "can afford to be ill." Additionally, Stake.com faced a cyberattack in the prior month, resulting in $41 million in losses from its ETH/BSC hot wallets.
that's a good decision, because if I were in his place, I would do the same thing, I would stop gambling and start a new life, $5 million can change our life, should we waste the opportunity to change our life? and build a business and use the money in a smart way!! How lucky he is ☺️
Well, xQc's decision is as unpredictable as some of his gameplay! Quitting after a massive win is like saying no to pizza when it's right in front of you. We'll see if he sticks to it, but for now, he's turned from "gamba" to "gamba-not." Let's hope it's a "no-more gamba" era for him! 😄🍕
xQc's decision to quit gambling following a $5 million win on Stake.com has captured the attention of his fans and the streaming community. His story serves as a cautionary tale for both content creators and viewers in the ever-changing world of online entertainment.
It's a wise move for him to quit, given his history with gambling. Now, the important thing is how he manages that huge win. As they say, money can slip away quickly. I hope he considers smart ways to use it, like investments, so it can work for him in the long run.