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Map Reveals: THIS is The MOST Followed Twitch Streamer per Country

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5 years ago

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November 26, 2020

By

George Miller

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Ninja, the USA’s favourite streamer, currently has the highest Twitch following at 16,139,732!
Mongraal takes the number one spot for England, with 3,624,548 followers
Rubius is the highest followed Twitch streamer in Spain with 7,002,918 followers
Mexican gamer juansguarnizo potentially earns the most per stream at an estimated £255,697
Coming in second and third place for highest paid are Buster (Russia) and Shroud (Canada) with potential earnings of $333,344 (£249,429) and $293,330 (£219,488)

With 15 million streamers worldwide and an average growth of 18% from 2018 to 2019, it is clear to see why Twitch is the number one live streaming platform.

This led Compare.bet/en-au/ to wonder who the most successful Twitch streamers are in each country? Utilising TwitchMetrics, Influencer Marketing Hub’s Twitch Money Calculator and IGFace Twitch Calculator; they were able to find the most popular streamer in 50 countries and calculate how much they could potentially be earning through their streams.

The Twitch streamer with the most followers, and top in the USA, is Ninja who currently has 16,139,732 followers. Born Tyler Blevins, originally from Michigan, he predominantly focuses on the game Valorant and is predicted to earn $79,815 (£59,821) per live stream, according to the Influencer Marketing Hub.

Shroud, AKA, Mike Grzesiek, comes in at number one place for Canada with a total of 8,469,378 Twitch followers. The 26-year-old Twitch star, from Mississauga, Ontario, is known on the platform for covering a variety of different genres. It is estimated that Shroud could potentially earn a whopping $293,330 (£219,852) per stream due to his current number of live streaming hours at 223.

Rubius is the most followed Twitch streamer from Spain, with 7,002,918 followers. His actual name is Rubén Gundersen and his estimated earnings are projected at $12,843 (£9,625) per live stream.

Pokimane takes the top spot for Morocco with 6,385,796 followers. The Twitch superstar’s real name is Imane. It is estimated that Pokimane could potentially be earning $61,555 (£46, 135) per live stream.

Taking the top spot for Brazil is Alanzoka, with 4,128,195 followers and an estimated potential earning of $3,003 (£2,250). His full name is Alan Ferreira and he is currently based in São Paulo.

Mongraal takes the number one spot for England, with 3,624,548 followers. The professional Fortnite player named Kyle Jackson, from Kent began to play competitively from a very young age. It is estimated that Mongraal could potentially be earning $16,095 (£12,063) per stream.

The number one spot for Australian streamers goes to Fresh with 3,531,468 followers and counting. Predominantly streaming Fortnite, it is estimated Fresh could be earning $15,568 (£11, 668) with each stream upload.

MontanaBlack88 is the number one streamer in Germany, with 3,128,667 current followers on Twitch. He is very well known for his YouTube channel MontanaBlack.

Top of the board for South Korea is Faker, with the total number of followers being 3,020,351. Better known as Lee Sang-hyeok, he is mainly specialising in League of Legends. It is estimated that Faker could be earning $36,378 (£27,265) per stream.

SLAKUN10 holds the number one spot for Argentina, with 2,746,836 followers. It is estimated that SLAKUN10 may have earned $4,036 (£3,025) per a stream.

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When LATAM gambles: Blask reveals seasonality patterns across six countries

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4 hours ago

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February 12, 2026

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Wladimir P.

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Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia represent six distinct iGaming markets — each with its own regulatory framework, player base and cultural rhythms. Yet beneath these differences lie powerful shared drivers: domestic football seasons concluding in Q4, mandatory year-end bonuses injecting billions into local economies, and national holidays that stretch into multi-day celebrations.

Using Blask’s Seasonality feature, player activity across all six countries was analyzed to map engagement peaks by month, day and hour. While regional trends are visible, the execution varies sharply at the local level.

Here’s what the data reveals.

Brazil: The Q4 Convergence Effect

In Brazil, November and December form a clear peak driven by three converging factors.

The Brasileirão season concludes in early December, with title races and relegation battles intensifying betting activity. At the same time, the Copa Libertadores semifinals and final fall in October and November — and Brazilian clubs’ recent dominance has kept engagement high.

The economic boost comes from the décimo terceiro, Brazil’s mandatory 13th salary paid in two instalments by November 30 and December 20. In 2024 alone, it injected R$321 billion into the economy, increasing disposable income during football’s decisive phase.

Saturday edges out Sunday as the top-performing day, reflecting the league’s fixture concentration. Weekends dominate overall, with a pronounced spike between 1 AM and 5 AM on Friday-to-Saturday nights — a sign that late-night casino sessions complement live sports betting.

Argentina: Aguinaldo and League Finals

December leads the calendar in Argentina, driven by the Liga Profesional’s mid-December conclusion and the aguinaldo, the country’s mandatory 13th salary paid by June 30 and December 18.

Sunday ranks highest for engagement, closely followed by Saturday, aligning with concentrated weekend fixtures. The peak activity window — midnight to 3 AM on Saturday-to-Sunday nights — reflects pre-match anticipation and late-night casino play following the workweek.

The pattern closely mirrors Brazil’s Q4 surge, but with a stronger Sunday bias.

Mexico: Liguilla and Late-Night Culture

December again stands out, coinciding with the Liga MX Apertura playoffs (Liguilla) and the championship final in mid-December. The aguinaldo — at least 15 days’ salary, paid by December 20 — provides additional liquidity at the same time.

Sunday leads weekly activity, with Saturday close behind. However, Mexico’s most distinctive feature is its consistent 2–3 AM activity peak across all days, amplified on weekends.

This pattern suggests a strong late-night gambling culture, where casino verticals such as slots, crash games and live dealer experiences drive engagement alongside sports betting.

Chile: September Over December

Unlike its regional peers, Chile’s biggest month is September — not December.

The surge is powered by Fiestas Patrias (September 18–19), the country’s most significant national celebration. When calendar alignment allows, festivities can stretch into a full week, with fondas, music and social gatherings creating a nationwide party atmosphere that extends into online gambling.

Saturday is the dominant day, with activity elevated throughout. Peaks occur around midnight on Friday-to-Saturday nights and again during Saturday afternoon (3–5 PM), indicating a blend of late-night casino play and daytime sports betting.

Peru: The Purple Month Effect

October and November represent Peru’s peak period, with November slightly ahead.

The Clausura tournament reaches its decisive stretch in early November, while October is dominated by Señor de los Milagros — the country’s largest religious festival. Celebrations extend into All Saints’ Day (November 1) and Day of the Dead (November 2), creating a sustained festive period.

Unlike Brazil and Mexico, Peru’s engagement is concentrated during daytime weekend hours, particularly morning and afternoon. This suggests a stronger alignment with live Liga 1 fixtures rather than late-night casino sessions.

Colombia: Primetime Precision

In Colombia, November leads, with October close behind.

The Torneo Finalización enters its cuadrangulares (semifinal group stage) during this period, building toward a December final. Anticipation around the prima de servicios — a mandatory half-month salary bonus due by December 20 — also supports late-year liquidity.

Sunday is the clear weekly leader, with evening primetime activity standing out. Engagement closely mirrors Liga BetPlay broadcast schedules, indicating sports betting is the primary driver rather than late-night casino behaviour.

The Bigger Picture: Regional Liquidity, Local Execution

Across LATAM, the Q4 bonus cycle — décimo terceiro, aguinaldo, prima de servicios and similar payouts — represents a predictable liquidity event spanning six major markets within an eight-week window. Crucially, it coincides with domestic football seasons reaching their climax.

However, peak timing differs significantly:

Mexico’s engagement spikes at 2 AM, while Peru’s is daytime-focused.
September outperforms December in Chile.
Colombia revolves around Sunday primetime broadcasts.
Brazil peaks on Saturday nights.

The takeaway is clear: while seasonality patterns are regional, execution must be hyper-local. Campaigns, product pushes and marketing spend need to align not just with the right month — but the right day and even the right hour in each individual market.

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