Kick streamer Louis “LosPollosTV” has stirred up controversy by calling out popular Twitch streamer Matthew “Mizkif” for what he views as blatant hypocrisy. The drama unfolded on August 25, when Los Pollos took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize Mizkif for promoting DraftKings, a major American sports betting company. The issue? Mizkif has been one of the most vocal opponents of gambling on Twitch, even advocating for a platform-wide ban on gambling streams back in 2022.
Los Pollos, who initially gained recognition for his NBA 2K streams on Twitch before transitioning to Kick, has become a prominent figure in the platform’s ‘Slots and Casino’ section. With over 146,000 followers on Kick, he’s known for his gambling content, particularly on Stake, an online casino that owns a significant portion of the Kick platform. Los Pollos has been gambling on Stake since 2021, and his streams have garnered both admiration and criticism, especially after he famously claimed a $3 million win while playing Plinko on the site—a win that sparked accusations of being rigged.
The crux of Los Pollos’s criticism lies in the contradiction between Mizkif’s previous stance on gambling and his current partnership with DraftKings. Mizkif, who turned down a $10 million offer to promote a gambling site on his Twitch channel in 2022, has consistently spoken out against the gambling culture on the platform. In a YouTube video titled The Sad Truth About Streamers Gambling…
However, Mizkif’s recent decision to promote DraftKings has led Los Pollos to question his integrity. “You get together with a bunch of top streamers to make Twitch lose money unless they ban gambling, and now you’re promoting gambling,” Los Pollos said, highlighting what he perceives as a major contradiction. He further criticized Mizkif and other Twitch streamers like Pokimane and HasanAbi, who have also been vocal against gambling, calling them “hypocrites” for changing their tune when sponsorship money is on the table. “People start acting real different when there’s a lot of numbers involved,” he added, suggesting that financial incentives have led some streamers to compromise their values.
Mizkif’s partnership with DraftKings has indeed raised eyebrows, with fans speculating whether the streamer has shifted his stance on gambling. Despite his past comments, Mizkif has acknowledged that everyone has a price and that lucrative offers can be hard to turn down. In his 2022 video, he argued that the real issue lies not in gambling itself but in the promotion of specific gambling websites, which is what generates most of the controversy.
Los Pollos’s criticism highlights the ongoing debate over gambling in the streaming world. While platforms like Kick, heavily backed by gambling interests, have embraced gambling content, Twitch has taken steps to restrict it, following pressure from creators like Mizkif. The backlash against Mizkif’s DraftKings sponsorship underscores the tension between financial opportunities and ethical considerations in the streaming community.
As the debate continues, fans are left to wonder whether Mizkif’s partnership with DraftKings represents a change in his stance or simply reflects the complicated reality of balancing personal beliefs with professional opportunities. Meanwhile, Los Pollos’s call-out has sparked a broader discussion about the role of ethics and consistency in the ever-evolving world of online content creation.