Shroud criticized for gambling during children’s hospital charity stream

Streamer burns through cash faster than his FPS reflexes.
Online trading card game marketplace interface screenshot.
(Image via Shroud on Twitch)
TL;DR
  • Shroud gambled $600 in 20 seconds during a children's hospital charity stream.
  • The gambling site lacked age restrictions, upsetting the gaming community.
  • Other streamers like DrLupo distanced themselves from the gambling aspect of the event.

Shroud, the aim god of streaming, is under fire after a recent charity stream went off the rails. What was supposed to be a heartwarming event to raise money for a children’s hospital quickly turned sour when Shroud decided to spice things up with some high-stakes gambling.

Viewers were shocked when Shroud burned through $600 in just 20 seconds on a gambling website lacking proper age restrictions. The kicker? This all went down during a stream meant to benefit sick kids. Talk about a critical miss.

The gambling site in question offers virtual card packs that can be swapped for crypto, raising red flags about its appeal to younger audiences. It didn’t take long for the community to cry foul, with many accusing Shroud of putting profit before responsibility.

This isn’t the first time the gaming world has had to deal with gambling controversies. Memories of the CS:GO skin gambling fiasco are still fresh, and now it seems we’re seeing history repeat itself with a new coat of paint.

Other streamers involved in the charity event weren’t having it. DrLupo, for instance, reportedly refused to engage with the gambling site when prompted by donations. This stark contrast only fueled the criticism aimed at Shroud.

The criticism goes beyond just this incident, tapping into broader concerns about streamers chasing the bag through questionable sponsorships. Some fans are accusing Shroud of being out of touch, prioritizing his wallet over his audience’s well-being.

What makes this pill particularly hard to swallow for many is the context. The charity stream was dedicated to Shroud’s late father, who passed away from cancer. The dissonance between the event’s purpose and the gambling promotion left many viewers feeling betrayed.

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