Why is Trainwreckstv no longer streaming?
If you regularly follow iGaming streams, you've probably noticed that Kick has become suspiciously quiet. It's been more than a month since Trainwreckstv last broadcast on Kick. Initially, many fans decided that he was just taking a break. After all, casino streaming is exhausting, especially for Canadian audiences who are used to long late-night sessions.
However, his latest stream was noticeably shorter than many other recent streams on the platform owned by Stake. Trainwreckstv has not appeared on Kick since January 18. Viewers began to wonder: is this just a vacation or has he decided to leave the platform for good?
Recently, the situation has become a little clearer. The streamer unexpectedly appeared in the voice chat on Cheesur's broadcast. It was there that Cheesur asked him a direct question about the reasons for his absence from Kick and when to expect a return. And the answers turned out to be very intriguing.
What is the conflict with Stake and Ed Craven?
It turned out that it was not at all a matter of fatigue. According to Trainwreckstv's comment in Cheesur's chat, Stake is to blame for his absence from Kick. The streamer directly accused the site of "greed" and complained to CEO Ed Craven for not appreciating him.
These statements made it clear that Trainwreckstv has serious ongoing problems with Stake, a gambling company co-owned by the CEO of Kick. According to the streamer, Stake devalues it.
Contract problem
This is where the fun begins. If you look at Trainwreckstv's biography on social network X (formerly Twitter), it is indicated that he is one of the co-founders and advisors at Stake. Ed Craven himself has previously publicly acknowledged the streamer's huge contribution to the growth of Kick's popularity.
But, as it often happens in big business, friendship is friendship, and documents are more important. During the stream, Trainwreckstv rebuked Ed Craven, saying that you can't "trust a friend" without a contract. If his recent statements are to be believed, he most likely does not have any papers confirming his official role in the company.
Is a mass revolt of streamers possible?
Trainwreckstv was clearly determined. He hinted not only at the problems with CEO Kick, but also at the possibility of provoking a real rebellion of streamers against Stake.
"It's time to do your job. It's time to show them that if you want to devalue us, let's see what we can take away," Trainwreckstv continued. He even stated: "I can organise the largest takeaway of streamers from Stake, I think I can do it. Changes are coming."
It is worth noting that Trainwreckstv is not the first streamer to have problems with Stake. Previously, Adin Ross already had a rather public conflict with this betting site, which eventually led to his signing with Rainbet.
Will Trainwreckstv return to the platform?
Despite all this drama, there is good news for its audience. Trainwreckstv has confirmed that it will be back soon. This came as a real relief to fans who assumed that he had left Kick for good. However, the relationship between the CEO of Kick and the streamer is still far from ideal.
What will happen next? If Trainwreckstv fails to settle its differences with Ed Craven, there is a good chance that he will continue to stream on Kick, but with a different gambling partner.
Verdict
The situation around Trainwreckstv perfectly shows that in the streaming and online casino industry, even the status of a "co-founder" means nothing if you don't have a reinforced concrete contract in your hands. While we wait for it to return to screens, this conflict serves as a good reminder for everyone: whether you are a millionaire streamer or an ordinary Canadian player, always read the Terms & Conditions carefully and do not trust words without legal confirmation.
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FAQ
According to his own statements, the reason was Stake. He accused them of greed and said that his contribution was not appreciated.
He has been absent from the platform since January 18. Since then, more than a month has passed.
No, he didn't. He personally confirmed on a stream with Cheesur that he would be back soon.
He hinted at problems with Craven and stated that you can't "trust a friend" without a signed contract.
His profile on X states that he is a co-founder and advisor to Stake. However, his words hint that he does not have official papers to back up this role.
Yes, he hinted at the possibility of provoking a rebellion against Stake and said that he could organise the largest exodus of streamers from this company.
Yes, Trainwreckstv is not the first. Adin Ross previously had a public conflict with Stake and moved to another partner, Rainbet.
Most likely, he will continue to stream on Kick, but he will cooperate with another gambling partner instead of Stake.
It's strange that a dude with millions in his account did not hire a normal lawyer to draw up a contract.
To be honest, his streams have really been kind of dull lately. Maybe the break will be beneficial. The main thing is not to start advertising some outright scam because of resentment against Stake.
I wonder which partner he will go to if he finally quarrels with Stake?
Again, drama for the sake of drama. Trainwreckstv is just stuffing its price before signing a new contract. Stake won't collapse without him, but the views on Kick will definitely drop if he drags other big guys with him.