Vitaly

The world of livestreaming is filled with personalities who push boundaries, but few have made as dramatic a transition from YouTube pranks to Kick.com gambling streams as one particular Russian-born content creator. **Vitaly Zdorovetskiy** has built his entire career around controversy, and his move to Kick in 2024 has been no exception. With over 250,000 followers on the platform, he's brought his signature blend of unpredictability and audience engagement to a new generation of viewers who tune in for his high-stakes casino sessions and unfiltered commentary.

**Born in Murmansk, Russia in 1992**, Vitaly's journey to streaming fame began over a decade ago when he started uploading prank videos to YouTube. His family relocated to Florida during his childhood, where he initially dreamed of becoming a professional skateboarder before injuries derailed those plans. Working various jobs from garbage collector to restaurant busboy, he eventually found his calling creating viral content that would make him both famous and infamous.

**His YouTube career exploded with daring social experiments** that often crossed conventional boundaries. The "Miami Zombie Attack Prank" became one of his most viral hits, featuring him terrifying unsuspecting pedestrians in elaborate zombie makeup. He also pioneered what became known as "Gold Digger" prank videos, a format that countless creators would later imitate. By 2014, his VitalyzdTv channel had amassed over 7 million subscribers, and today that number has grown to more than 10 million.

**On Kick, Vitaly has embraced gambling content** with the same intensity he once brought to street pranks. His streams often feature high-stakes slots and casino games, including what he calls "$10,000 Keno Runs" where he tips his chat while playing. The interactive nature of Kick streaming has allowed him to connect with his audience in real-time, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses into his life and unfiltered Q&A sessions that his YouTube audience rarely experienced.

**However, Vitaly's controversial approach has caught up with him in serious ways.** Since April 2025, he has been detained by Philippine authorities facing multiple criminal charges including unjust vexation, theft, and public harassment stemming from incidents that were broadcast live on his Kick streams in Metro Manila. Both Russia and the United States have declined to accept him for deportation, leaving him to face up to 18 months in Philippine custody. This situation has effectively put his streaming career on indefinite hold, though his existing content continues to circulate among his dedicated fanbase who appreciate his uncompromising approach to entertainment.