"Jackpots on gambling streams are fake": Sneako calls out sponsored gambling streams, claims they are staged

Sneako gives his take about gambling streams (Image via Javon Swaby/Pexels, Sneako/YouTube)

Controversial Rumble star Nico "Sneako" has called out sponsored gambling streams on major platforms, stating that the jackpots content creators win are staged to entice viewers to sign up. Betting on casino games, such as Slots and roulette on stream, is a highly contentious topic that has divided the content creation industry for some time.

Last year, Twitch decided to severely restrict gambling on their website after widespread backlash. Big names like Pokimane and Mizkif have since debated the issue with gambling streamers such as xQc and Trainwreckstv.

Sneako has now also spoken out against sponsored streaming via a post on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that the jackpots content creators win on camera are staged:

According to him, streamers who lose money get bailed out, giving a false sense of security to viewers who stand to lose more while betting:

"He's right": Social media reacts to Sneako's claim about gambling streams being fake

While platforms like Twitch are more targeted toward video games and IRL streaming, betting on streams has grown in popularity over the years. Slots even replaced Warzone in May 2022 to enter the top 10 most-watched categories on Twitch.

This popularity gave rise to dedicated gambling streamers such as Roshtein, who regularly pull thousands of viewers. As a natural consequence, big online casinos like Stake started sponsoring popular streamers, such as Adin Ross and xQc.

With the release of Kick.com, backed by Stake, the issue has only become more complex, with many streamers joining the platform and opting to do sponsored gambling. Only recently, Nicholas "Nickmercs" joined Kick and revealed that he was buying a house outside the United States to be able to gamble on the platform.

Sneako, who has been called out by Adin Ross for criticizing Kick in the past, has gone viral after his recent post on X, with a lot of people agreeing with him. Many users stated that most sponsored streamers get money from the website, while others asked for more proof. Here are some general reactions:

Kick has received a lot of backlash because of the number of streamers who gamble on the website and for its connections to Stake. Earlier this month, the platform got into hot water after a streamer won a whopping $1.5 million after wagering about $1.5K.

About the author

Richik has been specializing in streamer content at Sportskeeda for over 2 years. He also manages a group of writers who craft relevant news and features about content creators on platforms like Twitch, Kick, and Rumble. Prior to Sportskeeda, he interned at The Ken and worked as a reviewer at Blacksof where he fact-checked educational content.

Richik’s love for writing, researching, and archiving, along with his inquisitive nature and longstanding love for video games led him to pursue a career as a gaming journalist. He relies on primary sources for accurate information and ensures that his drafts are proofread, fact-checked, and well-researched.

As a child, Richik spent many a summer vacation playing the 1994 Road Rash with his cousins. Although more of an FPS and open-world fiend now, Richik enjoys single-player RPGs with compelling storytelling, such as The Last of Us franchise, and regularly teams up with his friends to play multiplayer titles like Valorant on PC.

Richik enjoys watching streamer and former esports athlete Shroud, and also finds inspiration in MrBeast's journey to become one of the most well-known content creators worldwide. Interviewing English-Somali YouTuber Sharky, a member of the renowned Beta Squad, was a career highlight for him.

When not writing, Richik likes to read, watch a movie or a game of football.

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