When the word streamers is mentioned in the outside world, most people assume console/PC gamers playing the likes of Fortnite and FIFA. Yet behind the video gaming industry there’s a streaming section which is constantly evolving.
The world of slot streaming is a forever growing trend in the online gaming industry. According to TwitchMetrics, slot streaming is placed 19th in terms of viewership, racking up just under 12 million viewing hours for August, beating big names such as FIFA 20, placed 23rd with 8,919,691 hours and poker streaming which has generated 7,343,491.
One of these contributors is slot streamer Chipmonkzslotz who, at the time of writing, had 40.7k subscribers on YouTube and a further 4.7k followers on Twitch.
SlotBeats spoke to Chipmonkzslotz about his passion for slots, what his original ambitions were when starting out and what he believes makes his channel a success, along with further quickfire questions.
SB: Firstly, what’s your name and where are you from?
Alvin: I’m called Alvin. My online name is Chipmonkzslots and I’m from Nottingham in the UK.
SB: When did you get into streaming/start playing slots?
Alvin: About 4 years ago I used to watch other people play and thought I could do that.
SB:What’s your favourite thing about streaming slots play?
Alvin: The general interaction I get with my audience always makes me smile.
SB: What has been your favourite slot moment streaming?
Alvin: Hitting massive wins and being able to share that with the people who watch me.
SB: What obstacles, if any, did you have to overcome when you first started streaming?
Alvin: Just gaining a sizable audience and getting a schedule that worked for me.
SB: What was your ambition when you first decided to get into slot streaming?
Alvin: To try and make it my full time job which I did after around 18 months of hard work.
SB: What are your favourite types of slots and why?
Alvin: I love highly volatile slots as the excitement when you get a bonus is great
SB: What would you be doing if you weren’t a slot streamer?
Alvin: I would probably still be working in sales at my old job it was fun but what I do now is just the best
SB: What would be your ideal slot if you could make one?
Alvin: For me it would be called ‘you won’t get this’ and it would take thousands of spins to get the bonus. The upside is you are guaranteed at least 1000 x if you do land it
SB: What makes your streaming channel such a success?
Alvin: Hard work, dedication and my work ethic. Also my unique friendship with my best mate Jordan who streams with me.
SB: Has slot streaming changed your life in any way?
Alvin: It’s changed it in every way from being able to chat to my amazing community each day to great opportunities to work with many great companies.
SB: Tell us something about yourself we wouldn’t be likely to already know?
Alvin: I once served the pop star Shaggy a burger in a restaurant while living in Australia.
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