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Nov 06

The Best Casino Streamers on Twitch & Youtube

What makes a good casino streamer? And why do people watch casinos in the first place? How can you become a casino streamer yourself? Maybe by playing at instant withdrawal Casino Brango? Can we make the list, ranking the best casino streamers? And why are there so many Swedes on the list? The answers to all these questions await you in this article.

Why are casino streamers so popular?

The casino streaming phenomena started in 2015 with he that shall be named (Roshtein). It didn’t pick up steam until 2019 with likes of Trainwreckstv and xQc (not on the list though, he quit ). So why did it become so popular in the first place? Well, it appears to be a combination of at least two factors. One being Twitch’s growing popularity and the other – human psychology: people like success stories. Plain and simple. And both of these things probably won’t change anytime soon.

Online Casino Streamers

Now, what makes a good casino streamer? Some say it’s an interesting personality, ability to entertain and be relatable. While all of those might be good guesses, none of them is quite right on the money. They all are missing one thing. A Swedish (or birth certificate more like) passport. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the swede-o-meter 2021. The streamers will be graded in an additional special category: SWEDNESS!

Now then, casino streaming has been hitting it big since the beginning of last year. It also probably peaked right about July this year just before THE CONTROVERSY. So how has the landscape changed? Who are the mainstays and who are the newcomers? And most importantly why are there so many Swedes gambling and living in Malta? Let’s begin.

The Mainstays

DeuceAce

While only starting streaming in 2020, his connection to Roshtein (later on the list) has bought him some street cred. Now for are swede-o-meter. It’s strong 3. While born in Poland he has grown up in a typical middle-class Swedish family. Also majored in finance and is very polite. But I had to knock some points off because of the fact he is not living in Sweden. Actually, we don’t know where he lives (probably Malta). Mysterious. That’s enough in my book. 3 points for you, Sir.

Now, the gambling. He amassed a total of 2,081 hrs played on slots in the last year. Nothing to scoff at. But even more impressive is how much he won while playing. One time he managed to pull an amazing 485.000$. Waouh! That’s a lot of money.

Xposed

A Canadian. Why I never… 2 points on the swede-o-meter. Why not 0 or a 1? Well, he’s Canadian, which by default makes him polite. And Cody (his name) is a regular of Joe with a baby and a fiancé. Nice guy. But I hear you again saying what about the gambling? We don’t want to hear another word of your conspiracy theories about Swedes controlling the gambling world. Fine.

He has played an incredible 3,317 hours slots in the past year. His biggest win was an incredible $500,000, quite impressive. What a nice fella!

ClassyBeef

First, a Canadian and now a whole boatload of America! The swede-o-meter won’t like this one bit. Yep, a 1. Well, they are polite and try to promote gambling as a non-shady fun past-time. They do this by not affiliating with any shady casinos and taking fake money as they say. A whatever 1.5. On the numbers-side, things look like this. Total slot playtime is an astounding 12,672 hours (he’s been doing this for a long time). On the biggest win front, we got a crazy $528,800! Hot damn!

Teuf

Where are the Swedes? I am getting desperate and it’s nothing to laugh at. Teuf? O YEA, the truck driver French dude. France and Sweden are bordering each other if you squint real hard. Yap, we are rolling with that. So the swede-o-meter says 2.5. Okay. He has blue eyes. That’s Swedish, I guess. Oh, but I hear he isn’t very polite (I don’t know, I don’t speak French). I’ll just pretend he is educating his viewers on the proper bon-ton and we are keeping the 2.5.

The gambling.1,483 hrs is not a lot. But in his defense, he has been ramping up since last year and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. But to compensate he has won a whopping €1,057,830.97 ($1,289,141.58) from a comparatively small initial wager of €6000. I tip my trucker hat to you, sir.

CasinoGirlz

We continue with the French theme but with a gentler twist. Two gals (Heidi and Virginie), friends since they were 15 and streaming slots since 2015. Warms the heart. Not as popular as many of the top dogs on this list, they are on it for the sheer amount of hours played. 11 885 hrs. I am going to reap myself. 11 885 HRS! The only thing holding them back is their low top win numbers ($21 991), nonetheless, I salute you girls. The whole cause of casino streaming salutes you.

CasinoDaddy

Finally, the Swedes have arrived. Consisting of three brothers, Karl Anton (32), Erik (28), and Mathias Joelsson (34). And man, the swede-o-meter is going wild. This is a max, I believe. The lads are getting a 5. I mean just look at them blond as hell and listen that sweet Swenglish which comes pouring. Also, they have lived in Kristianstad (Sweden!) since their birth. Also very polite. A 5/5.

But what about the streams? They have streamed for 2016 regularly and have perfected the art of freaking out when winning big. Their biggest win was $194,416 with a measly $4 initial bet. And ah, my God, 20,375 hrs played!!! Enough said. Keep fighting the good fights, Lads.

Roshtein

My hero. He has come to rescue my Swedish casino conspiracy theory. Yes, it’s the original meatball eating but probably not ( with the kind of money he’s winning) the Ikea buying machine. The myth, the legend, Roshtein. What does the swede-o-meter say? A 4. Let me check this. Swedish born. Check. Swenglish. Check. Lives in Sweden. Lives in Sweden. Wait, he lives in Malta. Well, I’ll take what I can get.

Back to the important stuff. In 7 years this man has been grinding away at these slots, he has amassed 9,612 hours playing slots or other casino games. With the €1,000,000 ($1.165,605.00) win, he comes in a close second to Teuf. But I think the number 9,612 speaks volumes why he is deserving to be the mainstay number one.

The Newcomers

AyeZee

Let’s see what the newcomers have to offer. UUU, a Lebanese streamer born and raised in South Africa. Time’s are a-changin’. He is no Swede, that’s for sure. But the fact that he provides the links to his cryptocurrency account is a major plus in my book. OK. let’s do the numbers. Hours played: 2,772. I mean that’s expected from a newcomer. Wait a minute, what is this $1,000,000 win from the newcomer? Jesus! Kids these days… am I right?

AngelMelly

Our first English speaking female streamer. And from New Zealand no less. Times really are a-changing. Fun fact she also went on the X-factor. Her number is not that unimportant (149 hours and sub $50k winnings, still not your average joe). But what is important is her growing influence in the streaming scene and her transparent relationship with the casinos.

VonDice

There it is again. They thought I wouldn’t notice. It’s another Swede. The conspiracy lives! Joking aside, he appears to be good friends with DeuceAce (who is friends with Roshtein, it all makes sense now!!!). I’ll stop. This appears to be the last Swede in this article. So let’s see what his numbers say. Nice a healthy 1,586 hrs. And an equally healthy €126,500 ($147,182.12)

Bidule

Where Swedes lead, the French are soon to follow as we learned from above. This young French man is an overnight phenomenon amassing 150k followers on Twitch in just 2 years. The same as the rest of the newcomers, Bidule mixes a lot of other games ( e.g. CS: GO).

Looking at his metrics ( 2,505 hrs and a €313,900 ($365,220.93) win) they tell a pretty cut and dry story. The dudes are very popular, plain and simple. He gets about 6450 avg. concurrent viewers on average on his streams. To put in perspective he’s been beaten, in this metric, by only two other people on this list. One is the almighty Roshtein (19k avg. viewers!!!), and the other one is up next.

Trainwreckstv

Did you know that Trainwreckstv holds a bachelor’s degree, in Analytic philosophy no less? Now that’s an interesting fact. Almost as interesting as the fact that he was the 2nd most viewed streamer during the 2020 Presidential Election. He Even beats Roshtein (and everybody else) in every category we listed so far. By how much? By A LOT! The numbers (23k avg. viewers, 3,239 hrs played and a WHOPPING $3,060,000, win) he might have a reputation for being a bit of… But the numbers don’t lie. Trainwreckstv is on the top.

Casino Streamer is Playing With Fake Money (The Controversy)

Now you might have deducted from the title above what the controversy we were speaking of is about. So, let’s break it down. The first to crack was Roshtein. He got caught when he entered from real play to free mode and his account balance didn’t change. Next up was Xposed. In 2020 there’s a clip of him playing and his balance changing by 25k out of thin air without him doing anything or even batting an eye. Most, if not all streamers on this list play and have played with fake money.

So, now everyone is putting a disclaimer in the description stating that they are playing with casino money. Those that make it better? Well, that depends on your preference. Do you prefer the real thing grinding away at small sums once or twice a week? Or something more alike to WWE, fake but bombastic and large, appreciated for its spectacle if not for its authenticity.

One Question Remains

Woah there, partner. Where do you think you are going? Aren’t you forgetting something? There’s still one question left unanswered. So how can you become a casino streamer yourself? Well, the answer is pretty simple: record yourself playing games at an online casino, duh. Might I suggest you playing some Cash Bandits 3 to get you started? Have fun!

Oct 12

What Has Changed for You in 2021?

By Tom Wolfe Lifestyle One Comment

It has been almost two and a half years since our worlds have turned upside down. Although the cause of it is not something to be happy about, we cannot turn our backs to searching for positive aspects in any given situation. Casino Brango has scratched the surface of the topic of changes which happened in 2021. Furthermore, we wanted to know whether these changes have impacted our characters, daily routines, relationships and lifestyle in general. We would also like to hear from you regarding this subject. What has changed for you in 2021? Was it for the better or worse?

The Technology

Our crypto casino Brango keeps introducing new cryptos and processing your payments instantly, as if the regular speed is not fast enough. The world has never spun this fast. Technology seems to be in focus wherever we turn.

Most probably you have a favorite app which helps you in handling your daily shopping or reminding you about the errands. Perhaps you got used to the VR experience and find it strange to actually be physically present among people. Whatever technology you are using, there is one thing that you and all of us should remember – it is there to be your tool. Don’t fall into the trap of letting tech rule your life. It should make things easier, that’s all.

They say that very soon contactless ways of making payments will become mainstream, diminishing the volume of usual cash payments until cash completely vanishes. Would you like to see this happen or not?

Free Time and Remote Working

If you are not an essential worker, you have most probably worked from home, for at least one period of time during this entire mess we found ourselves in. How was it for you?

People who needed to juggle their work with kids and family had the toughest times. Recently, I read somewhere that the entire concept of time has changed amid the new circumstances. For many people days became longer and exhausting while others felt inadequate in their own lives.

If someone offered you to work from home a few years ago, you would most probably be ecstatic. No commuting to work, no dress codes, more free time on your hands. What about today?

Personally, after having spent some time working from home, I must admit that remote working has more traps than I originally thought. The most important one being the false belief that we hold control over time. In case you actually managed to use the spare time to do something meaningful, you can consider yourself lucky. Moreover, we would honestly like to hear about it. You may inspire someone to follow your lead and improve his or her life.

Did you work out more? Completed an online course? Fell in love? Started your own online business? Helped the local community in any way? Our comment section below is dying for your comments.

Social Interaction in 2021

In 2021, social interaction comes down to keeping in touch online. You most probably know what happens in your friend’s life by simply scrolling through his or her Instagram, Facebook, or any other app. Nevertheless, when was the last time you sat together and really talked?

This question leads us to exploring the topic of the importance of live communication. Apart from the fact it stimulates creativity in many ways, and generates productivity, live communication is irreplaceable in bonding. In that way, live communication can prevent negative thoughts, deepen the mutual understanding, make us feel being parts of a community.

What has changed in communication in 2021? How do you communicate with people close to you? Via chats, phone, or in person? Do you feel more connected in 2021 than before?

Instead of the Final Words of Wisdom

The questions are many. We obviously have years to delve on these. What has changed in the previous year is a tough question. Seemingly, not so much. The Earth still supposedly revolves around the sun, and we still have no influence on global politics. Perhaps we will not know the true results of this global shift until we get old. However, only if we stay aware of the change, we may be ready to act once we feel we are off course. Are you awake?

Aug 21

The Most Popular Movie-Themed Slot Characters

By Tom Wolfe Lifestyle No Comments

The first slot machines had three reels with symbols like horseshoes, diamonds, spades, hearts. These days, online slots keep players entertained with a variety of themes and characters, and some of them are inspired with popular movies. Developers constantly pushing boundaries in developing these games to provide players enjoying their popular movies but on the slot reels. RTG is offering several movie-themed games featuring some well-known movie characters that became very popular slot characters. Follow us through this post to find them.

Jackie Chan

Probably, the most famous martial artist ever, Jackie Chan is the main figure of even three RTG slots. This actor, director, and martial artist known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and innovative stunts, performing in more than 150 movies. However, games that featuring him are by far among the ones that players like the most. Some of the most popular movies with Jackie Chan were the inspiration for these slots: “Eagle Shadow Fist”, “Fantasy Mission Force” and “Fire Dragon”.

In the Eagle Shadow Fist slot punching Wild doubles your prizes and the free games multiplier can quadruple your free spins winnings. Also, players can hit a random jackpot while playing this slot.

The Fanatasy Mission Force slot featuring the KABOOM! FEATURE that might turn your 7 free games into unlimited free games.

Fire Dragon is the last of the slots about Jackie Chan and it’s all about martial arts movie stunts, and car chases. When 3 or more Ninja Masks appear, ninjas will climb down ropes, and throw their flash bombs to vanish not without awarding you 10 Amazon Free Games, which can be retriggered. Also, the jackpot will be randomly hit at any moment.

Aladdin

We all know Aladdin even if we aren’t a fan of Disney movies. This lovable street urchin has become a part of popular culture from the time he appeared on the screen. His story about the beautiful princess Jasmine, magic oil, and genie is well-known among kids as well as adults. Slot developers from Real Time Gaming recognized this hype over Aladdin and put him on the reels of two online slots. In this way, he became one of the most popular slot characters.

Aladdin’s Wishes is the first that brought this urchin among the slot players. It has several special features and many winning chances. For example, if you collect two scattered Magic Lamps you will win a special payout. Collect three or more scattered Magic Lamps and you unlock Aladdin’s Wishes Feature. Your prize will be 2 to 100 times your triggering bet. Discover the Magic Lamp during the Aladdin’s Wishes Feature and you win 25 free games! Aladdin will substitute in winning combinations to double your prize and in this Arabic adventure you could even win a randomly awarded progressive jackpot!

The newest version of the game that featured Aladdin is the 5 Wishes slot. The Genie Wild appears on reel 1 and doubles pay when it substitutes in a win. Genie may turn Aladdin, Girls, or Monkeys into Genies in both main and free games, upping your chances for magic wins! In 5 Wishes, you can win up to 100 free games and 2 random progressive jackpots.

Achilles

Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War and the greatest of all Greek warriors. About him, several movies were made and his appearance on the slot reels isn’t a surprise.

One of the oldest RTG releases was named by this famous warrior. Achilles slot offers two features, the Achilles Feature and the Troy feature. When three or more Achilles appear anywhere, you win 15, 20, or 25 free games, where all prizes are tripled. When three or more Troy symbols appear anywhere, you win 10 free games, where all prizes are doubled. Add Achilles to your winning combinations and the epic hero increases your payouts or collects scattered Troy for a special payout. During the battle, you may even be blessed by the gods and win the progressive jackpot!

After several years and the popularity of the first version, people from RTG launched the updated version, the Achilles Deluxe. Unlike previous, in this slot, the main slot characters are from the same movie. You can see Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana, and Diane Kruger on the reels. Achilles Deluxe is a medium variance slot with 5 reels and 20 fixed paylines. It contains minor and major progressive jackpot that triggers randomly during the base game. Progressive jackpot wins add to your other wins and make for a lucrative experience!

Apr 09

Guilty Pleasures and Secret Thoughts

By Tom Wolfe Lifestyle No Comments

Friday is the perfect day to start letting some steam off and slide into weekend relaxed. End of the week is the time of guilty pleasures. The same as holidays, vacations and so on. If you are lucky and know how to navigate life with style, you will spice up every evening with a guilty pleasure or two. I am referring to the usual delights relating to great food, drinks, and sex. However, guilty pleasures can be considered in a wider sense. Everything that we enjoy but feel that it is not generally regarded as good, is a guilty pleasure. These are some common guilty pleasures which almost everyone has, and no one talks about.

Fighting Back and Loving It

The world is unfair and all we can do is try to live it the best way we can. However, every now and then we come across injustice, or at least we fall for someone’s tricks. Sometimes, we are the victims, other times we can be the villains.

Most people experience unfairness early in their lives. Although many believe that “if someone throws a rock at you, you should throw a flower back at them”, the reality is that nowadays we need to stand up and fight back. It may be politically incorrect to say this, but apparently fighting back is sometimes the only way to protect yourself. Now, when you respond to bullying or injustice using the same force that someone used against you, are you standing on a moral ground?

I believe so. Therefore, I included this a bit unusual “guilty pleasure” on a list because it often goes against what we have been taught to do. No matter what they say, there is nothing wrong in enjoying the ability to resist or throw that rock back.

Fulfilling Sexual Fantasies

The ultimate guilty pleasure, according to many. Nevertheless, people rarely mention it when talking about their guilty pleasures. Everyone focuses mainly on midnight snacks and binge-watching shows. However, sexual fantasies are probably more present than we think.

In these interesting times, people have either completely distanced from one another and became total strangers or found closeness as never before. Seemingly there is no in-between situation. The global movements draw the best and the worst in people.

We must applaud to those who managed to keep their intimacy at the enviable level. Also, we must encourage everyone else to talk openly to their partners and try to salvage the most important things in their lives – closeness.

If you are among those who manage the sexual fantasies successfully, share your advice. Not about the details of your fantasies (although I am sure that would be an interesting read), but about the courage it took you to engage. I am sure there are many people who do not know how to approach their partners and suggest introducing this guilty pleasure to their routine.

Whatever drives you in your adult and consensual relationship and doesn’t hurt others is acceptable pleasure which you should practice as often as possible.

Imagining A Completely Different Life

Fantasizing about the completely different life falls more into the category of secret thoughts. We all do it. Some do it frequently, others only when things in real life are not going the right way. Surprisingly, secret thoughts are often a taboo topic.

Although daydreaming can be a good and even healthy habit sometimes, I cannot but wonder about its real-life roots. I gave it a lot of thinking when a friend told me that sometimes she imagined what her new life would look like after her husband dies. Not if/when she gets a divorce (because that was not an option). Neither after she shares with him the secret desires or plans she may have. No… the only possible scenario where she could imagine fulfilling some of her unrealized dreams without emotionally hurting her husband was this. Something is obviously missing in that relationship, anyone would say.

I am not a doctor, but I can only conclude that people fear change. We all have secret thoughts about living better lives. We strive for different achievements and enjoy contrasting pleasures. If your lives have changed for the worse this last year or so, talk to someone. Do not bear the burden alone. It can take some time, but eventually you would be able to take that step towards the change and create a more enjoyable reality for yourself.

Simple Guilty Pleasures

The usual guilty pleasures can include various habits depending on your personality. Apart from overeating or listening to cheesy music, there are a bit more serious habits. I am thinking about creeping on someone’s social media profile, or calling-in sick from time to time. Nevertheless, these are all the usual topics you can read about on other sites. We like to focus on real-life straightforward topics.

Moreover, one of everyone’s favorite guilty pleasures is spinning the reels on online slots. Speaking of which, have you tried the newest Jackpot Cleopatra’s Gold?

Apr 03

Easter Egg Dyeing, the Favorite Easter Tradition

By Tom Wolfe Lifestyle One Comment

The most miraculous of all holidays is upon us. Apart from the fact many of you will have some time off work to rest, Easter is also the time of small rituals. You can be part of them or not, but they are inevitable. Easter traditions vary slightly in different cultures. However, Easter egg dyeing is present almost everywhere around Easter time. There are many fun things that people do in the same way, even if they live miles apart. Easter egg dyeing is something each culture does in its own way. These small Easter rituals make for some of our favorite Easter traditions. Let us check them out.

Origins of Easter Egg Dyeing

This is probably one of the oldest Easter traditions. Many say that it originated way before Christianity. Namely, the pagans used to dye eggs and give them as gifts in celebration of the new season.

Logically, the eggs represented the new life and the new birth of nature and all its fruits. With their lives depending heavily on fruits of the land, as well as on forces of nature, members of the ancient cultures protected their small rituals as part of their lives.

Interestingly, the rituals persevered, and we adopted them accordingly. Moreover, the modern culture added some of the interpretations of Easter egg dyeing. If you dye your Easter eggs red, you basically stick to the most traditional of all colors. Many believe the usage of this color originates from the ancient times. One of the legends say that Mary Magdalene was holding the basket of eggs at the moment of Jesus’s crucifixion. Therefore, his blood dyed them red.

Luckily, nowadays we have the choice to use many colors for dyeing Easter eggs or even drawing on them.

How do Eastern Europeans Dye Their Easter Eggs?

If you look at the East Europe where Orthodox Christianity is prevailing, people usually dye their eggs with onion leaves. The color they get is dark red or brown. As a decoration, while still in the process of coloring, they sometimes include pressed flowers or leaves of various plants. The result is a dark red egg with pale shapes of flowers on it.

It is interesting that the same process of Easter egg dyeing is present in some Western countries. Belgium, for example. It could be due to the remains of the same way of life, relying on nature mostly.

In Eastern countries in Europe, there are additional small rituals related to Easter egg dyeing, such as competing in tapping the two eggs at both ends – bottom to bottom and top against the top. The wining egg continues competing in another round.

Most importantly, you should not eat the first egg which you color red this season nor you should use it in a “competition”. Namely, you should store this egg safely and keep it until the next Easter, as it protects the host and his family.

What About the Western Europe and Easter Egg Dyeing?

One thing connects all Western European Christians who celebrate Easter – the tradition of egg hunt or rolling of eggs.

We can find both in France and Germany, for example. Additionally, the Germans apparently like to hand the eggs of various colors on trees. This is also a sign of celebrating the nature and hope for the fruitful season.

In France, people color their eggs in various colors, and they organize the Easter egg roll on Easter morning. It is especially interesting for children to search for hidden eggs to get prizes. France also nurtures the tradition of Easter egg roll down a slope. The egg which remains whole is the “winning” egg. Some like to say that it signifies the stone which was removed from the tomb of Jesus.

Whatever way you celebrate Easter, bet safe Casino Brango hopes you will have great time with family and friends. If you find some time, let us know about your favorite Easter tradition. In the meantime, make sure to check out the latest Easter-themed slot Spring Wilds. We even have an ongoing blog promotion which lasts till April 5th. Check it out!

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