Prominent streamer xQc, known for his high-stakes gambling, faced a major setback after losing a staggering $700,000 bet on Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election. In a video clip from his stream, xQc can be seen cashing out multiple bets to win against Harris, then forfeiting them in exchange for keeping a small portion of the stake.
Streamer xQc, who has built a huge audience as a video game streamer and corrupt gambler, recently learned the hard way that it doesn't pay to bet against Donald Trump.
In a video clip from his stream, he “cashes in” multiple bets he placed on Kamala Harris to win the election. Cashing out your bet can be compared to surrendering, giving up your chance to win in exchange for returning a small amount of your original bet.
While Bitcoin-led markets celebrate President Trump's victory, xQc finds itself in a difficult position after losing a staggering $700,000 on a bet that Kamala Harris will beat Donald Trump to become the next US president I noticed that there is.
xQc took to X (previously known as Twitter) to announce his Bitcoin bet to the world on November 5th, stating: Do not twist. PS: Don't get mad…I'm Canadian so I can't even vote. ” Screenshots shared on the platform reveal that the streamer had bet around $650,000, which ended up being a $700,000 loss once the election results were announced.
The streamer's large losses quickly gained attention on social media, with many users mocking xQc for placing such a large bet in the first place. Some even suggested that this loss might end his “gambling habit”. “They could have donated that $700,000 to charity instead of burning it,” one user commented. However, this isn't the first time xQc has made a big bet. This streamer is well known for frequently discussing important events and broadcasting high-stakes gaming sessions.
In contrast to xQc's loss, another streamer, Adin Roth, made a seemingly wise choice by betting $1 million on Donald Trump winning the election. Ross also announced his intention to gift $100,000 to a fan following a successful bet.
As Breitbart News previously reported, Donald Trump appeared on stream with Adin Roth before the election.
After the interview, Mr. Ross escorted Mr. Trump outside and captured the iconic image of Mr. Trump defiantly raising his fist after he was shot on July 13 (which Mr. Ross called “a pretty dope photo”). He then took them to a waiting Tesla Cybertruck, which was wrapped in plastic.
Ross gave Trump a car. “I think it's incredible,” President Trump said of the truck and its images.
A surreal conversation ensued inside the Cybertruck, with Mr. Trump and Mr. Ross taking turns choosing songs from Mr. Trump's playlist.
Breitbart News will continue to report on the fallout from the election.
Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News, where he covers free speech and online censorship issues.
