Popular streamer Felix “xQc” Longyel recently found himself in the midst of a major downswing during a live broadcast, reacting to a significant loss with a heated rant aimed at developer Pragmatic Play. Streaming on the Kick platform, a popular choice for gambling content creators following Twitch’s crackdown on betting channels, xQc started the session with a balance of $1.52 million. However, after a grueling nine-hour gambling session, his account balance plummeted to a mere $123.10.
In a moment of frustration and disappointment, xQc turned off his camera and unleashed a tirade of expletives directed at Pragmatic Play, the developer behind the casino games that had led to his staggering $1.5 million loss. He accused the developer of rigging their games and expressed his displeasure with the outcome of the session.
During his rant, xQc boldly called out Pragmatic Play, stating, “Brother, brother, I’m not stupid. I’m not stupid. I called them out on their st, my account doesn’t hit anymore. I get it, I get it. You’re f*ing malding, because I called your games st and you’re butthurt about it and you turn my s*t off. You’re a fing loser. Your games are st.”
Despite his passionate outburst, the chat during the stream did not show much sympathy towards xQc. Viewers either found his rant amusing or pitiful, with some poking fun at his reaction while others encouraged him to stop gambling altogether.
Ignoring the comments in the chat, xQc concluded his rant by criticizing Pragmatic Play’s market position, claiming that they were losing customers to other developers. He asserted, “Every games provider [is] coming out of nowhere… overtaking your customers because you’re st.”
The incident highlighted the volatile nature of gambling and the emotional rollercoaster that can come with it, especially for high-profile streamers like xQc. Despite the setback, xQc’s passionate reaction captured the attention of his audience and sparked discussions about the risks and rewards of gambling in the online entertainment industry.