Valavuori: Twitch Personality and Podcast Host Profile

Aleksi Valavuori, who usually goes by ‘gamblerscast’ to his dedicated fans, was originally a prominent Finnish media personality who has switched to streaming. He’s become known for his outspoken commentary, engaging talk shows, and sharp critiques on sports and societal issues.

With a background rooted in traditional media, Valavuori has managed to bring a level of professionalism to his streams that is hard to find elsewhere, which has helped him establish himself as a significant voice within the Finnish online community.

His flagship show, “Valavuori LIVE,” has also become a staple, with its insightful discussions and diverse range of guests, from sports icons to public figures. He doesn’t just shoot off boring questions, though. He mixes in his humor and strong opinions, which are loved by his audience.

While he may not be the biggest influencer in the world, especially if you look at his follower count, he holds a distinct spot in his niche within Finland. He consistently sparks public debate, showcasing that he does have reach where it matters. It’s just harder to reach huge audiences when you’re not a native English speaker on Twitch.

We will be taking a look at the life of Valavuori, peering into his background in media, notable highlights, net worth, and much more.

Profile Overview

Social Media & Contacts

• YouTube: youtube.com/@GamblersCast
• Twitch: twitch.tv/gamblerscast/
• Instagram: instagram.com/valavuori/
• X/Twitter: x.com/Valavuori
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@gamblers.cast

Net Worth & Wealth

Long before becoming a streamer, Valavuori had a stream of jobs, ranging from his service in the Finnish military to TV host for several different stations. Throughout his career, he was able to make a decent amount of money, with a big chunk of it coming in since he started streaming slots and got into the gambling space.

With his past income and current streaming salary, we estimate his net worth to be just shy of $500,000.

However, there have been some mentions of outstanding debts that he simply refuses to pay despite his ability to do so. If those alleged debts he has offhandedly mentioned once or twice are large, that could seriously cut down on his overall net worth.

Income Sources

• Previous income: Much of Valavuori’s income came long before he got into the world of streaming, as he had a normal salaried position for many years. His time as a TV host and many other roles likely brought in a decent chunk of change over the years.
• Twitch/YouTube ads: With his high level of engagement on both YouTube and Twitch, Valavuori likely earns several thousand dollars per month from ad revenue alone. Likely in the $4,000 – $7,000 range.
• Sponsorships: As with most slot streamers, Valavuori makes the majority of his current income from sponsorships, his being with Wildz casino.

Valavuori Biography & Background

Aleksi Valavuori was an established figure in Finnish media long before he decided to go ahead and become a streamer, transitioning from more traditional media to his now-booming “gamberscast” channel on Twitch. His career before streaming had plenty of highlights, but this shift towards engaging more directly with his audience makes a lot of sense when you consider his personality.

While he originally started off in the Finnish army, his most notable appearances early on started on TV, later switching to Twitch with “Valavuori LIVE,” a talk show format that has become a key part of his brand. This show is characterized by its live nature, featuring various guests and discussions, often centered around sports and other topics of interest.

Since then, he’s only doubled down on his brand, going for over 500 episodes, and grabbing big-time guests like Selänne, Palotie, Kaunisto, and Mäkinen. Other notable streams have included discussions with figures like Kalle Palander, and a “vaalispecial” (election special) with various public figures.

He’s managed to take the best of what he’s learned throughout his long career while giving it a modern spin he couldn’t with a traditional network; it’s great.

Topics Streamed

For the most part, Valavuori sticks to what he knows, that being interviews, podcasts, and slot streams. You may occasionally find him doing a sleep stream or even golfing with some of his guests, but his main content style has always been pretty much the same.

Scandals & Controversies

Financial Difficulties and Tax Issues: Valavuori has repeatedly had issues with his outstanding debts, commenting on them during his episodes. It is not known who he owes money to, but it is allegedly not a small sum.

“Gämblers Cast” Sexist Comments Controversy: During an episode of his “Gämblers Cast” podcast in late January 2024, co-host Kalle Palander made sexually suggestive remarks about prominent Finnish female athletes. While Palander made the direct comments, Valavuori, as the host, faced backlash for his role in the discussion. You can no longer find this, though, as he has scraped the episode of the remark and attempted to get rid of it on all other sites outside of the Helsinki Times.

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