Of those who hold unique roles in “Gambling Influencer,” Matt Moreau is one of the most popular. For example, a man known as “Vegas Mat” has over 1 million subscribers for him YouTube Channel. But as Luke Winkey explains slateMoreau has a unique job, but he carves out a unique niche within the profession. He’s a poor gambler. “A huge number of Vegas Matt fans are chasing him for just one reason. It’s about seeing him lose. And rarely won. The film went back to the beginning of Moreau’s fame in 2021, when he worked in real estate at the age of 58, earning $12,000 at the video poker table and filming happy moments on the phone.
His son posted it on Tiktok, where he drew 40,000 views. However, the “Aha” moment came when Morrow tried to replicate the feat the next day. “For some reason, he managed to lose money and turn it into an enviable life, and is one of the only people on the planet that will do so,” Winky writes. The main revenue stream comes from YouTube ads, but Morrow also has sponsorships and “Vegas Matt” products. Winky says that one of the keys to Moreau’s success is that he is “completely relevant” as a daily man who loses by sitting at a blackjack table or slot. “For amateur gamblers like me, these videos are the closest to the intoxicating instability of a big bet, without risking dents in your checking account.” (Read The complete story. Or check out the other Longform summary. )
