Again, a free gift link to the story here:
nytimes.com/2026/06/10/t...
My previous reporting on predator catchers and cryptocasino gambling streamers (all free gift links):
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Vitaly was banned from Kick a few days after the disastrous stream with Akash. But the ban didn't last long -- he's now back, and streaming himself gambling on Stake (where he has a deal). He says that he's going to Europe soon to conduct more predator catches.
Akash's lawyers may take legal action if a settlement is not reached, he told us. Vitaly's lawyer said that โVitaly categorically denies any allegations of illegality or intentional wrongdoing.โ