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Adin Ross hits another milestone by reaching 2 million Kick followers
Khizar Mundia
Adin Ross is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern era streaming after moving to Kick following a permanent Twitch ban — and he has now hit 2 million followers on the Stake-owned platform. Kick streamer Adin Ross needs no introduction, whether it be his collaborations with United States President Donald Trump or his gambling streams, the creator manages to draw a large audience. He has also been …
Twitch
Nikita Bier pushes creators to use X streaming after facing backlash
Khizar Mundia
X’s Head of Product, Nikita Bier, was in the news recently because of the hate he received for apparently talking down Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr., and he is now in the limelight again for trying to convince streamers to multistream on X. Social platform X recently announced that it was shutting down its community feature. iShowSpeed was one of the first to react, stating that X community is how he …
Kick
Kick streamer Clavicular’s YouTube channels removed, here’s what we know
Khizar Mundia
The looksmaxxing influencer Braden “Clavicular” Peters made a post on X claiming that YouTube had terminated his two channels without reason. Here’s everything we know about the situation. Clavicular is known for his over-the-top and high-energy Kick streams, which bring in a significant number of viewers. The creator has also started doing gambling streams, but it remains to be seen whether he can make it into the top casino streamers …
Kick
Why has there been a sudden rise of clippers in streaming?
Khizar Mundia
Clipping has always been a big part of streaming, but there has been an influx of dedicated clippers recently, and there is a reason that creators are paying them. It’s clearly normal for viewers and fans to clip memorable parts of broadcasts they watch. Even major livestreaming platforms encourage viewers to share clips on social media, which is why there are built-in clipping options during livestreams. What’s changed recently is …
Kick
Asmongold’s estimated net worth as IRS bill surfaces on stream
Khizar Mundia
The former OTK streamer Zach “Asmongold” Hoyt surprised his viewers when he received a certified IRS notice during a recent livestream, and this has started a discussion on the creator’s potential net worth. Asmongold has been streaming on Kick, Twitch, and YouTube, his multistreaming ensuring he gets the best of all three major platforms. The content creator has shared his high Kick earnings several times, which is why viewers were …
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Here is how to play the Content King game
Ben Boland
Content King has become one of the must-play games to try if you are a Windows PC owner. The unusual content-creator dynamic has proven to be a smash hit both with players and with streamers, some of whom canvassed to have their own voices and likenesses used in the game. The game has earned a myriad of positive reviews from players on the Steam platform since it was released by …
Twitch
QTCinderella announces Streamer Awards 2026 — here’s what to expect
Khizar Mundia
Blaire “QTCinderella” has revealed in a stream when The Streamer Awards 2026 will take place, with further details around the event now public. The Streamer Awards are always a highly-anticipated event, which is attended by some of the top content creators. There are numerous categories that various streamers are nominated for, and Kai Cenat set the record for winning the most awards in multiple categories in 2025. QTCinderella founded the …
Big Wins
Trainwreckstv’s big bet pays off with a staggering Slayers Inc payout
Fariha Bhatti
Trainwreckstv has been no stranger to big losses over the years, but his recent dry streak on Kick has been particularly brutal. That said, when a big win finally arrived on Slayers Inc, it made the wait well worth it. In Trainwreckstv’s own words, his current gambling run has been the worst he’s experienced in five years. After wagering millions of dollars, he’s operating at an 85% RTP, and has …
ExtraEmily accused of viewbotting, Mizkif brings receipts
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
Emily “ExtraEmily” Zhang has come under fire for apparently leaking that she is viewbotting, and Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo has also weighed in on the situation, claiming he has proof. Viewbotting has become a huge issue in the streaming industry, with creators inflating their views to gain more notoriety and views, potentially leading to higher payouts. The bots aren’t always used by streamers, and bad actors can also abuse them to …
Xposed hits unthinkable max win on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend slot
Fariha Bhatti
Big Wins
A $40 bet just turned into $399,960 on Roobet, and Xposed was the one holding the ticket. Xposed is no stranger to big wins, but more often than not, those wins are a result of massive deposits. Big payouts from small base bets are still quite rare on Kick, which is why Xposed’s recent hit is going viral on all the socials. Xposed started with mere $40 on Roobet, which …
xQc and Pokimane caught in Sykkuno allegation drama
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
There seems to be a new drama in the streaming scene every other day, and this time it’s Felix “xQc” Lengyel and Imane “Pokimane” Anys feuding because of the allegations leveled against Sykkuno. The streaming industry thrives on constant drama and controversies, as these elements are a good way to farm engagement and increase popularity. While some feuds are light-hearted, others are more serious. The allegations against American streamer Thomas …
Kick co-founders launch a new platform called Club
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Eddie Craven and Bijan Tehrani have introduced another platform, Club, and it has reportedly already started generating payouts for users. Eddie and Bijan are primarily known for two business ventures, Stake Casino and Kick. The two are poles apart, with one a gambling platform and the other a livestreaming platform. But the duo made it work, and the rest is history. Now Eddie and Bijan have come up with another …
Here’s everything about the 67 challenge — including best streamer times
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
The 67 challenge is the latest rage among streamers, and we can now reveal the top scores by some of the most popular content creators. Streamers are always trying to go viral, and what better way to do that than by taking part in something that is already trending? The 67 challenge is relatively new, but it gained substantial notoriety, and several content creators tried the challenge. Content creators have previously …
Johnny Somali’s case ends with streamer being found guilty
Khizar Mundia
Twitch
Ramsey “Johnny Somali” Khalid Ismael has been involved in a legal battle in South Korea for years, and he has now been found guilty of multiple offenses. Johnny Somali is an IRL streamer who is infamous for being more of a nuisance than a content creator. He has butted heads with the public and authorities of multiple countries, including Japan and Thailand. He has done everything from playing racist songs …
Clavicular ends stream early, apparently overdosed
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Kick streamer Braden “Clavicular” Eric Peters left viewers in shock after he was hospitalized following a suspected overdose while he was livestreaming. Clavicular is known for his over-the-top personality and controversial nature, which has led to him consistently getting into trouble. He has faced everything ranging from Kick bans to getting arrested for a reported assault charge. His viewers love the spontaneous content Clavicular streams, which may be why he …
ESL FACEIT Group announces Kick partnership, here’s what we know
Khizar Mundia
Kick
ESL FACEIT Group and Kick have signed a partnership that will allow the platform to distribute and broadcast select official CS2 and Dota 2 tournaments. Esports broadcasting rights are an important element for major streaming platforms, as popular tournaments draw millions of viewers. The esports broadcasting network is substantially fragmented as no one platform holds exclusive rights for major tournaments. Kick has been trying to get into the esports scene …
Kick co-founder Eddie Craven’s comments spark concern about future of multistreaming
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Many top streamers have started multistreaming on Kick to get the best of both worlds, but co-founder Eddie Crave’s recent comments have many worried about what the future may hold. Kick has always been famous for its higher revenue share, but the platform went above and beyond by offering a 50% split even if creators multistream content. This is a huge benefit for streamers who can potentially get a higher …
Trainwreckstv scores massive Waylanders Forge win during bonus hunt
Fariha Bhatti
Big Wins
Trainwreckstv’s major Waylanders Forge hit came out of nowhere, turning a slow session into a mouth-watering win. Trainwreckstv is currently having quite a dry spell on Kick, with one loss after another burning through his Stake bankroll. Amid those losses, this Waylander Forge win was a much-needed relief that helped the streamer add around 2 million back to his balance. However, even this win started so slow that Trainwreckstv looked …
Kick hits 100 million users, co-founder talks future
Khizar Mundia
Kick
Livestreaming platform Kick announced that it has reached 100 million users three years after launching, and co-founder Bijan Tehrani has given some insight about what they have planned for the future. Kick launched in 2022, at a time when its one true rival, Twitch, was being criticized for restricting certain content and giving streamers a less favorable revenue split. In stark contrast, Kick offered creators more creative freedom and a …
Xposed hits back-to-back max multipliers on Keno
Fariha Bhatti
Big Wins
What’s better than hitting one max multiplier on Roobet’s Keno? Hitting it twice in a row! Xposed’s recent session was a masterclass in risk-taking on online gambling games, as the streamer not only chased the best possible outcome on his bet, he landed them back-to-back. Big wins are nothing new for Xposed, but they don’t come around often, and that rarity is precisely what makes them so special. That script, …
Since its initial announcement in 2022, Kick has quickly becoming one of the biggest streaming platforms on the planet. Its notoriety is a product a variety of successes and controversies attached to the platform, and through it all, one thing has been firmly established: Kick is here to stay in the streaming space, and other platforms will have to continue contending with it as a result.
When was Kick launched?
Kick was originally brought about in October 2022, though the streaming platform didn’t go live as its users recognize today until December 2022, a short time later. The streaming platform immediately made a splash as a prominent alternative to popular competitors of the day, most especially Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch.
Kick was only the latest platform to make such an effort. YouTube Gaming had launched as an arm of the popular video hosting website YouTube in 2015 with similar intentions. One year later, technology giant Microsoft launched its own streaming platform, Mixer, as an entry into the growing competition.
Both YouTube Gaming and Mixer made waves in the livestreaming space by signing content creators to exclusivity contracts worth big money, intended to carve chunks of audience away from Twitch. But YouTube Gaming folded in 2019, and Mixer followed it just one year later. Twitch was again left relatively unchallenged.
That changed when Kick was announced in 2022. Funded by gambling giant
Stake, Kick was the next platform in line to challenge Twitch’s dominance in the streaming space. And the new platform had a plan for that competition.
Kick offers better deals to streamers
Seeking to make its own mark in the streaming world, Kick would go on to announce a very generous 95/5 split of
channel subscription revenue
towards streamers. This was a major change relative to the established norm, as Twitch was known for taking significant cuts of any revenue its streamers managed to create. By offering so much better a percentage, Kick instantly made itself an attractive destination for many streamers whether they were new to content creation or established names.
Established names were also central to Kick’s strategy. In 2023, the platform’s first full year of formal operations, Kick signed deals with some of the biggest content creators associated with Twitch. These deals were made with a broad variety of streamers who appealed to different audiences.
Notable names included former Overwatch pro Felix “xQc” Lengyel, world-ranked chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, popular content creator Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa, Fortnite pro and former 100 Thieves streamer Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff, and others.
Kick was able to support itself through these aggressive signings and generous revenue splits in large part because the platform is not required by its owners at Stake to be profitable. Rather, Kick is operated as a loss leader, a project that operates at a deficit but is relied on for its community outreach and overall marketing potential.
Looser moderation draws some streamers, users to Kick
Kick has also established a reputation for having looser moderation than that of rival platform Twitch. While Twitch has often gotten into hot water for its inconsistent moderation policies regarding its streamers, Kick sought to lower the moderation barrier and allow content creators more freedom to express themselves.
This led to the migration of some popular streamers who had fallen out of favor with Twitch, including Adin Ross and Steven “Destiny” Bonnell.
While this broader freedom has been welcomed by some streamers and their fans, others in the streaming community have criticized Kick for some of the content allowed on the platform. This has led to multiple reevaluations and clarifications on the part of Kick, though it continues to be a more open platform in its moderating policies than does Twitch.
Kick has also separated itself by being welcoming of
gambling and betting streams
so long as the games are played in regions in which they’re legally allowed. The platform has made additional inroads internationally and with non-English -language streams. Some of the platform’s most popular content creators, including Luis “Westcol” Alvarez, stream in Spanish or other languages besides English, and the platform has seen significant growth in Latin America and Middle Eastern regions.
Now multiple years into its operation, Kick has made it clear that the platform is in it for the long haul, and its growing number of streamers and overall users speak to that reality.
