Live casino streaming ends for Knossi.
Twitch and YouTube sensation Jens Knossalla, known online as Knossi, rose to fame in Germany by passionately streaming himself participating in various online casinos. He didn't care about winning or losing; it was all about having fun. Now, Knossi has stepped down from the throne and is discussing a change in his perspective. Simultaneously, his late-night show in collaboration with RTL is on the verge of beginning.
Knossi Aims to Serve as a Role Model
The 34-year-old Jens Knossalla, who prefers to be called Knossi, used to regularly go live while gambling in a multitude of web-based casinos. Sometimes, he was staking large sums of money, from triple-digit figures. His exuberant character, such as his uncontrollable outbursts when losing and euphoric celebrations upon winning, made him famous across the nation. His Twitch and YouTube channels now have millions of admirers. However, his live casino streams have been shut down.
Knossi, former self-proclaimed king of the internet, seems to have discarded his iconic golden crown for good. He has disclosed that he wishes to serve as a role model and discourage young people from mimicking his boisterous gaming style. He is troubled by the idea of broadcasting his streams, as the streaming celebrity expressed in a statement on his YouTube channel.
Jens Knossalla hails from the rural village, Malsch, in Baden-Württemberg. In addition to his streaming ventures, Knossi has also worked as a TV host and poker commentator for PokerStars. Nevertheless, it is his casino streaming on Twitch that made him a household name. Knossi frequently broadcasts these shows. TheRealKnossi channel has received more than 1.5 million followers, making it the third most-subscribed to German-language Twitch channel. Knossi has garnered 1.19 million subscribers on YouTube. His channels also host talk shows, featuring celebrities like Sido, Bushido, and Pietro Lombardi.
Speculations Regarding the Reason for the Termination
The sudden realization of remorse from Knossi does not sit well with some viewers. As of the end of December, Knossi was still playing live for a substantial sum of money. A large portion of people believe that Knossi only terminated his streams because online platforms like Youtube have been increasingly strict in their terms of service regarding gambling.
There's also a theory that Knossi is just adjusting his image for marketing purposes, as the influencer recently signed a contract with RTL. Starting from January, a late-night show titled Täglich frisch geröstet is due to be released, with Knossi as the host. The show will also be broadcast on television, in addition to TVNOW. It is likely that the gambling streams were no longer compatible with this venture.
Emulating Stefan Raab's Success?
In November, Knossi hosted the fourth episode of the show produced by Stefan Raab on TVNOW. Alongside Kai Pflaume, Knossi was involved. Raab's production company announced that the program with Knossi in 2020 was their most successful installment to date. Consequently, he is slated to become a permanent presenter of the show, which will also be televised on free TV. It remains to be seen whether the streaming sensation will also become a kingpin on television.
As Knossi has stated, he had been battling for years to secure a TV show and has now realized his goal. Knossi is also brimming with excitement over the opportunity to collaborate with his idol, Stefan Raab. In his own words, he will be periodically presenting other celebrities with the chance to host the show, allowing them to unveil their hidden talents. As for his gaming career, Knossi only plans to persist with poker - a passion he has nurtured since his early years.
Criticism of Gambling Streaming
By distancing himself from gambling, Knossi is following the example of his friend and colleague MontanaBlack. The Youtuber draws millions of viewers under the moniker Marcel Eris. Both MontanaBlack and Knossi first gained notoriety through gambling, but then transitioned to different topics.
One reason for this shift could be the rising criticism towards gambling streaming, as the channels cater predominantly to younger audiences. The criticism often alleges that these platforms glamorize gambling through impressions of large sums of money won. The inevitable ramifications being children developing a dangerous attitude towards gambling.
Another criticism concerns the lack of blatant advertisements of gambling, yet the tacit camaraderie with gambling companies. In recent times, Knossi has tried to warn his audience not to replicate his gaming techniques. However, in his TV show, such caution will be unnecessary. Ultimately, Knossi's career has left him with a resounding triumph over the game of chance.
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Source: www.onlinecasinosdeutschland.com
