Félix Lengyel (xQc)

Childhood

Félix Lengyel was born on November 12, 1995, in Laval, Quebec, Canada. From an early age, he displayed a passion for video games, spending countless hours immersed in competitive titles. His fascination with gaming eventually led him to drop out of business administration studies at CEGEP (a Quebec pre-university college) to pursue streaming full-time at 19 years old19.

Career

Early Streaming & Esports (2014–2018) xQc began his career on Twitch in 2014, initially playing League of Legends under the name xQcLoL. His alias, derived from the last letter of his first name ("x") and Quebec’s abbreviation ("QC"), became iconic. He later transitioned to Overwatch, adopting the handle xQcOW, and quickly rose through the competitive scene.

2016–2017: Played for teams like Denial Esports and Arc 6, later representing Team Canada in the Overwatch World Cup, where he was named MVP in 2017.

2017–2018: Joined Dallas Fuel in the Overwatch League but faced multiple suspensions for controversial behavior, including homophobic remarks and in-game misconduct.

Full-Time Streaming & Gambling Era (2019–Present) After leaving esports, xQc became Twitch’s most-watched streamer for three consecutive years (2020–2022).

His content diversified into Just Chatting, reaction videos, and gambling streams.

2020–2022: Dominated Twitch with record-breaking viewership, peaking at 312,000 concurrent viewers during Overwatch 2 beta streams.

2023: Signed a 100 million non-exclusive deal with Kick, now primarily streams gambling content on Stake.com, wagering over 2.9 billion in bets1217.

Personal life

Relationships: xQc dated fellow streamer Samantha "AdeptTheBest" Lopez from 2017 to 2022. Their breakup involved public drama, including cheating allegations and legal disputes.

Revenue

xQc’s earnings stem from multiple sources:

8.4 million from Twitch (2019–2021)

Before signing his 100 million Kick deal

Sponsorships: Stake.com likely funds his high-stakes gambling streams, where he bets $750 per spin on slots17.

YouTube & Merch: Additional revenue from ad-supported videos and merchandise sales.

Estimated Net Worth (2025): $50–100 million.

Interesting facts

Biggest Gambling Win: $1 million on Stake, while in the bathroom.

Twitch Bans: Suspended for explicit content, stream sniping, and gambling multiple times.

Record Wagering: Over $2.9 billion gambled on Stake, with a 1.1 million bet count.

"Juicers": His fanbase nickname, derived from his energetic persona.

No Driver’s License: Owns supercars but can’t legally drive them.

Legacy

xQc has reshaped livestreaming with his unfiltered, high-energy style, influencing a new generation of creators. Despite controversies, his gambling streams have brought unprecedented attention to Stake and Kick, making him a key figure in casino streaming culture.