Roshtein

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Roshtein is the online handle of a casino live streamer widely reported by gambling-media outlets to be named Ismael (also spelled Ishmael) Swartz. Active since around 2016, he is described as one of the longest-running and most-followed online slot streamers, known for high-stakes slot sessions played in both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. He built an audience of more than one million followers on Twitch before moving to Kick after Twitch restricted gambling content in late 2022. Reliable independent biographical coverage of him is limited.

Biographyedit

Careeredit

Roshtein is a casino streamer whose broadcasts center on high-stakes online slot machines. Gambling-media profiles describe him as one of the longest-active slot streamers, with activity dating to around 2016, and note that he places large wagers using both traditional currency and cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether. Because most available coverage originates from gambling-affiliate websites rather than independent journalism, specific figures such as net worth and individual winnings could not be verified and are omitted here.

Platforms and audienceedit

Roshtein built his following on Twitch, where he accumulated more than one million followers. After Twitch tightened its rules on gambling streams in late 2022, he shifted his broadcasts to Kick, streaming under the username 'roshtein', where the analytics tracker Streamscharts listed roughly 264,000 followers. He has been associated with the online gambling operator Stake as a partner site.

Public identityedit

Multiple gambling-media outlets report the streamer's real name as Ismael Swartz, though the spelling varies between sources (some render it 'Ishmael'). No mainstream encyclopedia entry or major news article was located to confirm his legal name, date of birth, or nationality, so those details remain unverified.

Roshtein: quick facts

What is Roshtein's real name?
Roshtein's real name is Ismael Swartz.
Where is Roshtein from?
Roshtein is from Malta.
When did Roshtein start streaming?
Roshtein has been active online since 2016.
What is Roshtein known for?
Roshtein is known for High-stakes slot streaming, Crypto casino streams, and Kick gambling content.
What platform is Roshtein on?
Roshtein primarily streams on Kick.

Career timelineedit

  1. 2016career
    Begins slot streaming
    Reportedly began casino slot streaming, later cited as one of the longest-active streamers in the niche.
  2. 2022platform
    Moves to Kick
    Shifted his broadcasts to Kick after Twitch restricted gambling streams in late 2022.

Content & loreedit

Signature content

  • High-stakes slots — High-roller slot play; bets often $1,000+ per spin
  • Bonus hunts — Signature bonus-hunt sessions
  • Marathon streams — Streams roughly 9 to 10 hours a day
  • Table games — Occasionally blackjack and other table games

Trademarks

  • Long hair — Part of his signature look
  • Hat — Recognizable headwear
  • Animated reactions — Known for charismatic, high-energy commentary
  • Bedroom origin — Began streaming from his Stockholm bedroom in 2016

Career milestones

  • Slot-streaming pioneer — One of the genre's earliest big names, from around 2016
  • Stake partnership — Long-running casino sponsorship
  • Move to Kick — Shifted platforms after 2022
  • Swedish streamer — Based in Sweden, originally from Stockholm

Triviaedit

  • He is described by gambling-media outlets as one of the longest-running online slot streamers, active since about 2016.
  • He streams high-stakes slots using both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether.
  • He moved from Twitch to Kick after Twitch restricted gambling streams in late 2022.
  • The analytics tracker Streamscharts listed roughly 264,000 followers on his Kick channel.
  • His real name is reported as Ismael (or Ishmael) Swartz, but this is not independently verified.

See also

References

  1. 1.Roshtein — official Kick channel — Kick (accessed 2026-08-02)