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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Sumit Roy

Did Stable Ronaldo betray his audience with a PackDraw gambling sponsorship? Streaming controversy explained

Twitch streamer Rani “Stable Ronaldo” is facing strong criticism online after accepting a sponsorship deal with a platform called PackDraw. The announcement came on March 6, 2026, when PackDraw shared a post on X, confirming that the popular streamer had partnered with them. Soon after the news spread, many fans began questioning the decision. The reaction grew stronger because a large part of Stable Ronaldo’s audience is young. Some viewers felt promoting a platform linked to chance-based rewards could influence younger fans.

PackDraw describes itself as a “revolutionized online shopping” site that uses a gamified system, where users buy digital packs that can contain expensive items or very small rewards. The discussion became even louder after an older clip of Ronaldo resurfaced on X. In that video, he appeared to criticize another creator for taking gambling sponsorships. Because of that moment, many fans felt confused about his current partnership and began calling him out online.

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