Canadian streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel shocked fans this week after accidentally revealing his full gambling history during a live stream.
The numbers were staggering: xQc has wagered nearly $3 billion on the online casino platform Stake.com — a total of $2,954,739,443.22 over more than 1.1 million bets.
The average bet? About $2,594.
The Breakdown
The leaked stats show:
- 1,138,753 total bets
- 112,015 wins
- 1,011,365 losses
- Bets placed on slots, table games, and sports betting
Fans quickly noticed the imbalance between wins and losses, sparking fresh concerns about xQc’s gambling habits.
Is It Real Money?
Some viewers questioned whether all of the money was real. xQc has a known partnership with Stake, which often provides high-profile streamers with credits to use during sponsored streams.
While xQc hasn’t confirmed how much of the $3 billion was his own money, the sheer volume of activity remains controversial.
From Twitch to Kick
xQc’s gambling content became more visible after he signed a $100 million deal with Kick in 2023. Kick is backed by Stake’s founders, and the deal included mandatory gambling streams.
Due to Twitch’s ban on gambling, xQc moved most of this content to Kick, while still streaming regularly to his 12+ million Twitch followers.
Criticism and Defense
Many in the streaming community and beyond have criticized xQc for normalizing gambling, especially given his large, often young, audience. Some accuse him of downplaying the risks of gambling addiction.
In response, xQc has denied having a gambling problem, saying that “addiction is a buzzword” often thrown around unfairly. He insists his content is for entertainment, not promotion.
The Bigger Picture
This incident brings renewed focus to the growing link between online gambling and influencer culture. With streamers like xQc playing high-stakes games in front of millions, questions of responsibility, transparency, and regulation continue to surface.
