1. Trainwreckstv ($360 million)
- Kick followers: 290,000+
- How much is he earning? $360 million for 16 months of gambling
- What got him the deal? Being a co-owner in Kick
While not the largest Kick streamer out there, and with no public deal even, Trainwrecks made it to the top of our list today. How exactly? Well, it’s worth noting he co-founded the entire company.
Trainwreckstv certainly has a cult fanbase of gamblers just like himself, but he’s not as popular as other casino streamers like Adin Ross or xQc.
Regardless of his contract size, Train is thriving with Kick thanks to Stake.com’s $2.6bn earnings from their crypto casino in 2022. He even stated that before co-founding Kick, he was reportedly paid $360m for 16 months of gambling and promotion of Stake.com.
2. xQc ($100 million)
- Kick followers: 740,000+
- How much is he earning? $35m per year
- What got him the deal? Being the biggest juicer on the internet
Felix “xQc” Lengyel, a Canadian streaming star, began as a pro gamer for the Dallas Fuel in Overwatch. After a falling out, xQc quickly transitioned to become one of the most entertaining and influential streamers on the internet. You never know what you’re getting, or what he’s saying, with his streams. They’re an unpredictable mix of gameplay, alongside reaction videos, meme lore, and IRL streams.
xQc’s streaming style is high-energy, to say the least. He mostly plays games, but his Just Chatting streams often dive into meme culture, internet drama, and spontaneous challenges, which keep his fans coming back for more.
In 2023, xQc made headlines by signing a $100 million deal with Kick, solidifying his status as one of the leading streamers on the platform. We assume that the deal is more intricate than just receiving that cheque in the mail. xQc stated that he is guaranteed $35 million annually for his 2-year contract. If he meets certain requirements, he can earn over the estimated $100 million deal.
3. Adin Ross (less than $100 million)
- Kick followers: 1,260,000+
- How much is he earning? $10,000 to $99,000 per hour of streaming
- What got him the deal? Being one of the most popular & controversial streamers on Twitch
Watch out world: Adin has been “unleashed”. While still streaming for almost ten hours a day, Adin signed a contract with Kick with a rumoured volume of up to $100 million dollars. It turns out that it’s not so black and white.
During a recent conversation on the podcast BS w/ Jake Paul, Adin Ross talked about the rumors around the Kick deal. Adin admitted that the numbers were exaggerated, and that his arrangement with Kick is more tailored, and based on an hourly rate.
“When Jake Paul asked for specifics, Adin said, “I’m compensated quite nicely,” eluding to any specifics. Later on, Adin said he’s paid a five-figure sum, ranging anywhere from $10,000 to $99,000 per hour. As one of Kick’s top streamers, it’s no surprise the amount the streaming platform is willing to pay him.
4. BruceDropEmOff ($80 million)
- Kick followers: 330,000+
- How much is he earning? $40m annually
- What got him the deal? Notoriety from always being involved in drama
Bruce Raymond is known for surrounding himself in drama—and a lot of it. Whether it’s with his friends, other streamers, or even chatters, Bruce is a feisty streamer to say the least.
He began Twitch in 2017, streaming from a laptop on the floor. Bruce’s prank calls and hard work paid off when he became a Twitch partner and gained many followers. Highlights include viral moments, like playing Among Us with Soulja Boy.
However, Bruce recently switched to Kick. For the cool price of $80 million and a non-exclusive contract, who wouldn’t? He continues streaming on both Twitch and Kick at the moment.
5. YourRAGE ($75 million)
- Kick followers: 260,000+
- How much is he earning? $37.5m per year
- What got him the deal? Being a famous gamer and collabs with creators like Kai Cenat
YourRAGE initially began his career on YouTube with a channel named “Flights Rage,” dedicated solely to making rage compilation videos about fellow youtuber FlightReacts.. Over time, as his audience grew, he diversified his content and rebranded to “YourRAGE” to better reflect his broader scope.
He later moved onto Call of Duty montages and NBA mixes, but found his niche in reaction videos, particularly within the gaming community. His big break came from creating reaction compilations of FlightReacts’ notorious outbursts, who he later befriended.
As YourRAGE’s popularity increased, he shifted from YouTube to Twitch, despite initial reluctance from his fan base. This move was prompted by a temporary ban from YouTube due to copyright issues with music in his videos.
On Twitch, he continued to build his audience, particularly through playing Fortnite and streaming horror games like “Emily Wants to Play,” which showcased his genuine, over the top, humorous reactions.
His style? Very over the top, loud, and excited. His energy perfectly matches some of his online friends and collaborators: Kai Cenat, Duke Dennis, and BruceDropEmOff to name a few.
Living with his mother while attending college, YourRAGE balanced his studies in computer science with his streaming career. He eventually rented an office space to create content more freely, demonstrating his commitment. This has obviously paid off, accepting a $75 million Kick deal, as well as joining the FaZe Clan around the same time.
6. Ice Poseidon ($15 million)
- Kick followers: 159,000+
- How much is he earning? $74k per month
- What got him the deal? Popularizing the Just Chatting genre
Paul Denino, known as Ice Poseidon, is notable for popularizing the now-famous In Real Life and Just Chatting types of streaming content. He gained notoriety by taking advantage of his audience, such as promoting a crypto pump and dump, scamming fans out of nearly $1,000,000.
In 2017, Paul faced a major setback as he got permanently banned from Twitch. It all happened because he was live streaming while going to the Phoenix, Arizona airport. While streaming, he had a speaker attached to him. Viewers could donate and had a message read aloud via text-to-voice.
The situation escalated when a bomb threat was read aloud while he was waiting to board his flight. The incident drew a lot of media attention, for all the wrong reasons.
After the Twitch ban, Ice Poseidon made a move to YouTube, and his new favourite platform, Kick.com. He remains a disputed figure, and people still criticize him for taking advantage of his viewers.
7. Nickmercs ($10 million)
- Kick followers: 226,000+
- How much is he earning? $110k per month
- What got him the deal? Fortnite record setter and all-around FPS sensation
Nickmercs, a fan-favorite streamer known for his intense Call of Duty and Apex Legends gameplay as well as competitive shooter streams, has recently signed with Kick. Nick struggled for exposure in the gaming world until he set a World Record for most squad kills in Fortnite by securing 55 kills and winning the game. Unfortunately, this record was later beaten—but Nick’s accomplishment remains.
Additionally, Nick holds the squad record for most duo kills, and has competed in major Fortnite tournaments like Keemstar’s Friday Fortnite and Fortnite Summer Skirmish. Playing Fortnite daily since its release, it’s worth noting that Nick was a member of 100 Thieves from 2016 until 2019. Just six days later, he joined FaZe.
Previously amassing around seven million followers on Twitch, his move to Kick is part of a jaw-dropping $10 million deal. Since the switch, his new Kick account has already gathered 240,000 followers. This move was a big win for Kick, bolstering its reputation and drawing more eyes to the platform.
8. Vitaly ($10 million)
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- Kick followers: 220,000+
- How much is he earning? $115k per month
- What got him the deal? Constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable to stream
If you don’t know who Vitaly is, consider it your lucky day. He’s an OG YouTube prankster famous for classics like “Egging Cars In The Hood Prank” and “Picking Up Girls In A Lamborghini Without Talking”.
Vitaly is constantly surrounded by controversies and legal issues, which is what led to his initial decline online. But this isn’t your average “YouTube prankster” kind of controversy. This one’s a little more “domestic terrorist”.
In 2014, Vitaly orchestrated a fake bomb scare prank in public, leading to widespread panic and legal repercussions. In 2020, Vitaly was arrested for attacking a woman in Miami, leading to significant backlash and further damaging his reputation. These incidents have been critical in shaping the public’s perception of him and highlight the consequences of his extreme pranks.
Despite that, he has made a complete comeback by streaming on Kick with a new twist. Along with other popular characters from the Kick Universe such as Myron Gaines, Bradley Martin, and Sneako, he dressed up as Chris Hansen to catch and punish pedophiles. It’s hard to describe—but viewers seem to come back for more every time.
9. Destiny ($10 million)
- Kick followers: 110,000+
- How much is he earning? $51k per month
- What got him the deal? Being one of the most well known political streamers
Negotiations got a lot easier for Kick after Destiny, a well-known figure in the worlds of politics got banned for, “hateful conduct” off Twitch in 2022. Regardless of the ban, Kick swooped in to secure the streamer with a lucrative deal for an undisclosed seven-figure amount shortly after.
Destiny’s journey to Kick comes after some controversy, as he had been streaming exclusively on YouTube following a suspension from Twitch for reasons reportedly related to hateful behavior.
With this new partnership, Destiny will be expanding his reach across different platforms. Like recent deals with streamers like xQc and Amouranth, his agreement with Kick is non-exclusive, meaning he’ll be able to stream simultaneously on both YouTube and Kick.
10. Amouranth ($7 million)
- Kick followers: 235,000+
- How much is she earning? $10m per year
- What got her the deal? Being the spicy content Twitch creator
Amouranth has built a reputation for her boundary-pushing streams and knack for business. As a big name on Twitch, she’s not just about controversial content. Amouranth is also making waves with her smart investments and creative projects.
It’s no wonder that she signed a lucrative $7 million deal with Kick. From launching an AI version of herself to planning a beer made from her own “essence”, Amouranth’s ventures grab headlines and keep her fans obsessed. With her wide-reaching platform and 18+ forms of content, Kick saw an opportunity to bring her on to take advantage of their “loose guidelines”.
How can Kick afford these contracts?
Ex-Twitch streamers are now earning huge amounts of money by partnering with Kick. But how exactly is Kick able to pay out these NBA-size contracts?
The answer is straightforward: Kick itself isn’t a very profitable site and is rumored to be hemorrhaging money. But its parent company, the online casino Stake, might as well be printing money.
When you have one of the biggest online crypto casinos bankrolling your business, you have a Grand Theft Auto infinite money hack in real life. This affiliation is the reason that Kick can offer contracts in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Are Kick’s deal numbers inflated?
These deals illustrate Kick’s strategy of attracting high-profile streamers from various content niches to build its audience and compete with Twitch. Remember that although these deals seem like they’re being handed out like candy, getting a deal like this is extremely rare for average streamers.
Also, take all reported numbers with a grain of salt. Trainwreckstv himself admitted that the contract numbers were greatly exaggerated and were actually starting to hinder negotiations with Kick. Are these streamers really going to earn those contracts? We’ll have to wait and find out.