Richest gamers and streamers in 2023
Bogdan LashchenkoGaming has the potential to be more than just a fun hobby. It can actually be transformed into a lucrative business. Some have made millions of dollars through gaming, but who are the richest gamers and how did they become so successful?
Where and what can you stream?
Twitch is a live streaming platform, originally designed for gamers, which has become very popular with a wider audience. But gaming is still the main content.
Many people stream video games like Fortnite, Overwatch, Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, but casino games like poker are also popular.
The most popular poker channels on Twitch are:
- TritonPoker
- PokerStars
- PokerStars247
- Winamax
- PokerOK_Official
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One of the first to stream poker on Twich was Jason Somerville, professional poker player and former ambassador for PokerStars. As an ambassador, he acted as a teacher and strategy coach, as well as introducing new players to the game.
The richest streamers
1. Ninja (Richard Tyler Blevins)
Blevins started his professional career as a gamer by competing in Halo 3, but it was by streaming Fortnite that he really became famous. He is now recognised as one of the best and most skilled streamers on the platform, known for his impressive gaming expertise and lively personality.
In 2018, he set two Twitch records by being the first streamer to gain over three million followers and drew the most significant non-tournament audience while playing Fortnite with Travis Scott, Drake and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Number of followers on Twitch: 18.5 million.
Estimated net worth: $40 million
2. Shroud (Michael Grzesiek)
Grzesiek's career started as a professional esports athlete, dedicating himself to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. After he quit that, he turned to streaming games on Twitch. His laid-back approach helped him gather a significant fan base.
Number of followers on Twitch: 10.4 million.
Estimated net worth: $20 million
3. TimTheTatman (Timothy John Betar)
Betar was one of the first adopters of Twitch and started his streaming journey in 2012. With his impressive gameplay, he quickly gained a loyal audience on both Twitch and YouTube. It was of Fortnite, combined with his collaborations with other emerging creators, that got him to the top of Twitch's hierarchy. As a result, he collaborated with big companies like Chipotle, where for a period of time he had a personalised burrito.
Number of followers on Twitch: 7 million.
Estimated net worth: $10 million
4. xQc (Felix Lengyel)
Like many other popular streamers, Lengyel has both streamed and participated in esports tournaments. His main focus has been Overwatch but there are also plenty of others among xQc’s favorite games. Felix is considered to be one of the leading players in Overwatch but also holds several Minecraft speedrun records in his name.
After resuming his activities on Twitch as a full-time streamer, his channel became one of the most popular on the platform. He rose to be the third biggest streamer on the platform which had a significant impact on his net worth. His main sources of income are ad revenues form various platforms such as YouTube and Twitch, revenue from Twitch subscriptions. XQc also endorses products from different brands in his streams and receives commissions for promoting these.
Number of followers on Twitch: 11.8 million.
Estimated net worth: $20-25 million
How to make money from gaming
It's not just foreign streamers who make money from their gaming. Several Norwegians have also found success on Twitch. It requires a certain talent and skill, but as with many things, practice makes perfect.
Once you have some experience, you can stream your gameplay on Twitch and earn money from donations, subscriptions and adverts if you have a large audience.
To get started, you'll need a gaming PC or console, a webcam, and a fast internet connection. You'll also need to create a Twitch account and download the streaming software. After completing the setup, you can start streaming your game live.
To earn money through donations, you can link your PayPal or Stripe account to your Twitch account and enable donations on your stream. While streaming live, viewers can send you money.
Subscriptions are another revenue stream on Twitch. Viewers can subscribe to your channel for a monthly cost, giving them access to unique content like behind-the-scenes footage, chat rooms, and unique emotes.
Finally, you can make money through advertising by joining an ad network like AdSense and placing adverts on your channel. You will earn money when viewers click on the adverts.
Bogdan Lashchenko – content manager at EgamersWorld.Bogdan has been working at EGamersWorld since 2023. Joining the company, he began fillin the site with information, news and events.