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Trainwreck & Gambling: Inside the Bets of the Popular Streamer

25/06/2025 | Categories: Casino Blog - News & Tips | Published by: Mary Henderson
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Last Updated on June 25, 2025 by Mary Henderson

Walking away with millions of dollars in one day from betting thousands per spin? Easy! Trainwreck is quite the spender.

If you’ve been anywhere near Kick or Twitch lately, you’ve probably heard about the popular streamer Trainwreckstv. It’s usually followed by either gasps, trending memes, or straight-up doubt over how much the guy’s gambling online.

But if you’re already in the loop and have caught some of his streams or seen some TikToks, I know you’re wondering: “How does he pull that off?” Well, guess what! Today, we’re going deep into the high-stakes drama behind Trainwreck and gambling, from his jaw-dropping wins to eyebrow-raising losses, several Twitch bans, and his solid move to co-found Kick after having beef with Twitch because of its anti-gambling position.

So, if you’re wondering how one streamer turned gaming into a full-blown earning empire or wanna know whether any of this is legit, stay tuned. I’m about to spill some tea!

How Trainwreck Became a Streaming Legend

Tyler Faraz Niknam, aka Trainwreck, started his streaming activity somewhere in 2015, first known for his “Scuffed Podcast”, during which he’d discuss with his fellas all kinds of topics. Initially, he was focusing on games like Call of Duty or World of Warcraft, but his content really soon evolved into chatting sessions, especially gambling streams. Slots are his thing, that’s for sure.

Those gambling streams really put him on the map. After teaming up with Stake.com (yep, the overly popular crypto gambling platform), Trainwreck went all in. It was soon followed by massive wins, and I mean millions of dollars from spinning online reels. Tyler has also revealed heavy losses (in millions, too).

So, what makes Trainwreck such a big deal?

As someone who’s been around the industry for long enough, I’d tell it’s all about his unfiltered approach. Wins, losses, and everything in between in full transparency. No wonder he’s earned such a massive following. As of April 2025, his Twitch channel boasts 2.2 million followers, his YouTube has around 240K subscribers, and his Kick has over 370K followers.

Speaking of. Tyler is also the co-founder of Kick, which has less restrictive content policies. To be precise, it’s the result of clashing with Twitch’s harsh gambling content policies. Is Trainwreck trying to reshape the streaming landscape?

How Much Is Trainwreck Really Betting (and Losing)?

Grab your seat, this ride is wild.

Trainwreck’s been known to spend massive amounts on online platforms like Stake, so he’s no stranger to high-stakes bets. To be more specific, in 2022, he secured $22.5 million from playing Might of Ra on Stake. Just imagine the bets he was placing. At the time, this payout even set a world record for the biggest non-jackpot online slot win.

The guy’s a huge fan of slots. The other huge winnings of over $10 million were landed in slots as well, some of which have also been streamed online, building his rep in the gambling community. He hit massive jackpots as well, exceeding $10 million, leaving some viewers in doubt. Don’t even get me started on the several wins of under $1 million.

It’s not all games and fun, though.

His high-roller approach secured him a few massive losses as well. The streamer disclosed that he’d lost around $22 million over a period of several months in 2022. An additional $2 million has also been revealed in 2021; this time, from off-stream gambling. There are also mentions of him admitting that he once experienced a $25 million loss in one night, guys, can you believe that?

An estimated total gambling loss would supposedly go over $2 billion (no typo). But he attributed part of his losses to the refusal to promote affiliate links and turning down a $100 million sponsorship deal. So that he could preserve the authentic gambling vibe of his streams.

From Twitch to Kick: Why Taking Your Show Elsewhere?

So, what’s up with Trainwreck jumping ship from one platform to another? Here’s the scoop.

Back in 2022, Twitch introduced some new policies regarding unregulated gambling content, including banning sites like Stake. For Trainwreck, it felt like Twitch would be out of touch with its fans and streamers. He even claimed the platform wasn’t doing enough to support its creators.

Together with the folks from Stake, Trainwreck moved to Kick, a new playground for streamers alike. Here, the deal looked better for streamers, Trainwreck included. But the tight connection between Stake and Kick has also raised some eyebrows. Despite all the drama, Trainwreck’s still on the Kick side.

No platform’s perfect, with Kick reporting concerns over viewbotting, but Trainwreck promised to deal with it and ensure a fair environment for all. Let’s see where it goes!

Trainwreck’s Gambling Content: Real or Fake?

I know most of you wonder whether it’s legit or not. I mean, there’s no specific figure of how much he actually bets when gambling, but given the losses and wins, the figure could easily reach $1 million in a single day. No wonder some viewers have questions.

Trainwreck claims to use his own funds, without relying on sponsors, but some sources suggest he might receive massive payments from gambling sites, meaning a potential influence on the content as well.

The popular streamer didn’t hesitate to address such criticism, saying that he bets his own cash and even warns viewers about the risks of gambling. Still, we cannot deny the doubt, especially with such a scale of wagers. Plus, there’s also the impact on viewers.

Bottom Line: The Impact of Trainwreck’s Controversial Content

Turning online gambling into a signature move is surely about Trainwreck. This high-stakes streamer has supposedly pocketed hundreds of millions of dollars. And get this: not everyone’s vibing with his content.

If you ask me, I think Trainwreck’s gambling content is like a double-edged sword. Yep, he’s raked in millions of bucks and built quite a following. But he’s also in the middle of constant controversy, and even faced bans. At some level, all this shows a pretty fine line between pushing boundaries and breaching them at the same time in the streaming industry.

Even if Trainwreck’s is your vibe, I think it’s smart to approach any gambling content with caution, especially when there’s so much controversy going on.

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