Trainwreck Takes a Break After $19.5 Million Loss on Live Streams
Trainwreck Announces a Temporary Pause from Gambling Streams
Known as one of the most watched gambling streamers on the platform Kick, Trainwreck has declared a five-day break following a staggering loss of $19.5 million over the course of five consecutive online casino streams.
Reflections on His Recent Losing Streak
The 34-year-old streamer described his recent run of losses as “sickening,” expressing deep frustration at having to return a significant portion of his earlier winnings to Stake and its co-founder, Eddie Craven. During a recent broadcast, Trainwreck openly admitted, “I need to make myself stop for at least a week or so,” highlighting how shaken he felt after such a huge financial hit.
He candidly shared his shock, saying, “I lost 19.5 million in the last five streams. I can’t even see straight, I’m completely shaken.”
A Pattern of Breaks and Comebacks
This break follows another longer hiatus of three months, during which Trainwreck stepped away from streaming. His return on June 1 featured a live $100,000 CS:GO case opening. Throughout June, he enjoyed some impressive wins, including a notable $9.6 million jackpot on the Munchies slot game by Nolimit City. Unfortunately, July marked a downturn, culminating in the recent substantial losses.
Mixed Reactions from the Community
While many fans supported his decision to pause and regroup, some critics dismissed the significance of his losses, arguing that the funds used during streams are not always real money. Some commentators accused Trainwreck of gambling with a simulated balance, suggesting that this misrepresents his actual financial risk to the audience.
Furthermore, detractors claim his streams effectively promote gambling addiction, pointing to his lavish lifestyle, including a penthouse residence in an expensive Canadian city, despite his infrequent streaming schedule.
Background on Trainwreck
Tyler Niknam, better known as Trainwreck, is a well-known American-Iranian streamer who built his reputation through high-stakes gambling content and outspoken commentary. He began streaming on Twitch in 2015, initially offering gaming content, political discussions, and his own podcast titled “Scuffed Podcast.”
Due to Twitch tightening its policies on gambling streams, Trainwreck transitioned to Kick, a platform supported by Stake, where he also holds a leadership position. He currently boasts over 2 million followers on Kick.
Despite his popularity, he remains a controversial figure. While some admire his straightforward approach, others criticize him for encouraging gambling, especially among younger and vulnerable viewers. Although he publicly admits to losing more than $20 million while gambling, reports indicate that his sponsorship deals have earned him hundreds of millions.