Streamer Félix Lengyel, popularly known as “xQc,” has once again found himself in the spotlight, defending his actions against critics who accuse him of promoting gambling on his streams. Despite repeated denials, streamer xQc has faced backlash for his involvement with crypto gambling platforms and casinos, with detractors claiming he exposes his audience to gambling.
Expressing frustration, xQc lashed out at those who criticize him, labeling them as “losers” seeking personal gain. He drew parallels with fellow streamer Trainwrecks, known for controversial remarks. xQc dismissed his critics’ moral high ground, attributing their actions to a desire for financial reward or to hinder his and Trainwrecks’ success.
“Like, what do you think prompts somebody to do this? What do you think, because they’re like the messiah, they’re like Gandhi. That they save the world? Like, dude, they want something out of it, some sort of a reward. They feel they should get the bonus for being morally just. The reality it, there isn’t [a bonus]. You’re a loser. You’re not better than anybody else, you are a dumbf—k.”
Amidst the controversy, reports suggest streamer xQc has secured substantial deals, including a $100 million agreement with Kick, a streaming platform focusing on gambling content. Kick, launched as an alternative to Twitch, offers a more permissive approach to streaming, particularly regarding gambling content, following Twitch’s crackdown on such streams.