He built a loyal army of Wubcubs on Twitch, but now Dennis ‘PaymoneyWubby’ Richardson seems to be testing how far he can push the envelope. Gambling deal and a Kick switch that has everyone realising he’s just a sellout.
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PaymoneyWubby TOC
Who Is PaymoneyWubby
- Real name: Dennis Richardson
- Birthdate: Born July 8, 1995 → currently 30 (as of 2025)
- Nationality / Origin: Based in the USA; streams charts list “USA, California”
- Based in: EverybodyWiki claims he resides in La Mesa, California and was born in San Diego County
- Height / Appearance: His height is listed as 5′ 8″ (i.e. 5 feet 8 inches). He’s a ginger white male, often wears glasses. His face is round to slightly oval, with a fair complexion. His build is average to slightly stocky (not very thin, not muscular bulk). He dresses casually (hoodies, T-shirts) rather than flashy outfits.
- Known for/why popular: He’s a variety / commentary / reaction / talk-streaming streamer, not just a gamer or gambling streamer. He’s also known for his willingness to court controversy, play on platform boundaries, and leverage “youth risky” persona.
- What site gambles on: Regularly gambles on Stake
- Referral code: Use “PAYMONEYWUBBY” code
Fun Facts About PaymoneyWubby
- He’s had run-ins with Twitch moderation. At one point he was banned for “youth risky” content, which he joked about publicly as being absurd.
- He’s been criticized before for gambling‐adjacent sponsorships (e.g. Americas Cardroom / poker sponsorships) and the optics of those deals.
- His social media bio still reads “YOUTH RISKY.” X (formerly Twitter)
- is community (the “Wubcubs”) is vocal and generally loyal, but also keeps close tabs on how transparent he is about deals and what happens behind the scenes.
PaymoneyWubby Socials & Streaming Schedule
He’s active on Kick now, that’s a primary home for his gambling content. He steams late in the evening (EST time).
He also still streams on Twitch (though his Kick deal overlaps).
According to tracking, his Twitch stream history is still active, though the pattern shows more weight toward Kick in recent times.
PaymoneyWubby Sponsors & Deals
This is where things get messy, lots of ambiguity.
His Kick deal is non-exclusive, meaning he claims he can still stream on Twitch while doing Kick.
But the worry from fans is that the Kick deal incentivizes gambling content. People have observed that every single Kick stream ends with an hour minimum of Stake gambling. And that number keeps going up.
Wubby has stated publicly: he is not required to gamble, that the contract pays him if he elects to gamble.
He also claims he’s gambling with his own money: what he loses, he loses.
On the poker side, his sponsorship with Americas Cardroom (ACR) drew ire. Viewers were concerned about promoting an unregulated poker site. He defended it by saying he wasn’t being paid on referrals; but the optics were poor.
There’s also a claim that ACR refused payout on a deal, and that Wubby had to take them to court (or threaten legal action). Actually him and many other streamers that promoted ACR faced the same issues.
In short: deals exist, but many of their terms are opaque or contested.
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PaymoneyWubby Giveaways, Raffles & Leaderboard
He’s run giveaways tied to Stake or gambling streams (e.g. sign-up bonuses, referral codes), fans have flagged that as a red flag, especially since the streams effectively promote gambling to watchers.
Unlike with other “affiliate pushers”, I didn’t find a centralized public leaderboard system that he runs (like a competitive ranking across viewers), but the chat betting / referral / skin economy often acts like an informal leaderboard.
PaymoneyWubby Biggest Wins
57k on Pirate Bonanza 2
27k on Fire Portals 15k on Plinko PLAY ON STAKEPaymoneyWubby Net Worth
I couldn’t find reliable public figures for Wubby’s net worth.
With his streaming revenue, sponsor deals, gambling content monetization, it’s safe to assume he earns a healthy six-figure, or even low seven-figure income yearly now with his Kick/Stake deal, but that’s speculative.
Most published sources focus instead on his follower counts, viewership, and deal announcements, rather than assets or net worth.
PaymoneyWubby Beef / Drama / Controversies
There’s a lot here. Some of the biggest points:
Transparency / trust
His community has repeatedly demanded clarity on the Kick deal, which was promised but hasn’t been fully delivered.
Gambling ethics & harm
Because his content now heavily leans on real-money gambling, many fans, commenters, and critics worry about encouraging risky behavior, especially from vulnerable viewers (addiction, chasing losses).
Sponsorship skepticism
The ACR deal and failures to pay, or accusations thereof, damaged trust.
Platform friction
His relationship with Twitch has been contentious. Bans, content restrictions, and “brand risk” consideration have followed him.
Expectations vs reality
Many in the fanbase were told “this gambling stuff won’t be forced,” or vaguely “it’s optional.” But the consistent pattern of gambling in every Kick stream undermines that.
Community frustration
Some longtime fans are conflicted: they still like Wubby’s personality, but feel disappointed about how deals/incentives now shape his content.
PaymoneyWubby Goals
From what I can infer, he wants to expand his presence on Kick, make that a major platform, and negotiate possibly better show deals or formats exclusive to Kick.
He wants to preserve (or at least not fully abandon) his Twitch presence even while leaning into Kick.
He likely sees gambling streams as high ROI: viewers are engaged, stakes are exciting, it’s monetizable (through referrals, ad deals, interaction).
He may aim to normalize or legitimize gambling content in streaming, pushing boundaries of what platforms tolerate.
FAQs
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Did he sign a straight “must gamble for X hours” clause in his Kick deal?
He says no. He claims he is not required to gamble, but that the deal pays more (or pays) if he opts to gamble.
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Is he gambling with Twitch money / Kick money, or his own money?
Wubby claims he’s using his own money, wins he keeps, losses he takes.
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Wasn’t he already called out for promoting gambling before?
Yes. His ACR poker sponsorship raised red flags for many.
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Is his Twitch content dying?
Not necessarily dying, but his attention (and audience) may shift more toward Kick if the gambling format continues to dominate.
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Is this all legal / allowed?
It depends on jurisdictions, license status, gambling laws, streaming platform rules, etc. Just because something is streaming doesn’t guarantee it’s entirely lawful everywhere.
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Does he respond to criticism?
Sometimes. He’s addressed Reddit threads, made “fireside chats,” or offered statements defending his side. But many fans feel it’s partial or delayed.
