Felix “xQc” Lengyel, a top streamer known for his energetic and often controversial content, has again been under fire. This time, it’s for his recent gambling activities on Kick, a streaming platform. The incident has sparked a heated debate among fans and fellow streamers, with reactions ranging from criticism to outright trolling.
xQc was on a long prohibition from gambling due to a divorce settlement with his ex-girlfriend Adept. And, xQc recently returned to Canada and had his first gambling stream on Kick. Sponsored by Stake, the organization backing Kick, xQc spent over $400k playing the Razor Returns slot and won over half a billion dollars.
The stream was part of a non-exclusive contract with Kick, worth 100 million dollars, and many had speculated that xQc would gamble again on the platform. However, the community’s reaction was far from positive.
xQc responds to fan criticisms
During the sponsored stream, xQc’s community quickly expressed dissatisfaction. They trolled him for what they perceived as wrong and boring content. This led xQc to refute the criticism, claiming that haters were waiting for this moment to put him under fire.
xQc’s controversial win of $500 million sparked backlash towards his content after a video of the moment went viral on Reddit. Fans stated that it was expected with his signing on Kick, known for gambling from its inception. At the same time, others criticized him for the recent negative news he’s been involved in, such as admitting to cheating on streamer Fran. Comments like “Apart from its morality, the content is straight sh*t” were common in the gambling stream.
Some say that watching three hours of him pushing a button is dull. After winning over $500, xQc faced criticism from others who claimed it was a setup. He quickly ended the stream.
In a recent stream, xQc opened up about his feelings regarding the drama that has unfolded around his gambling on stream. He expressed frustration and disappointment with those who seemed to be waiting for an opportunity to criticize him.
He stated, “it was just really like not disheartening disappointing I think I could say to see other people like waiting for me to be like under fire again to try to pile on.” xQc’s words reveal a sense of betrayal by those who are quick to “pile on” and take advantage of his vulnerable position.
Sponsored gambling has been a hot topic, especially after being banned on Twitch. The incident serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between content creators, sponsors, and the community. It also raises questions about the responsibility of streamers in promoting potentially harmful activities.