Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (34) is number 1 on Twitch in Germany when it comes to followers. Theo “Scurrows” Bottländer, who became known through casino streams and role-playing in GTA V, now claims that MontanaBlack owes him money, a considerable sum of over €10,000 – and is publicly exerting pressure.
Who are the two?
- Most people likely know MontanaBlack. Over 4.7 million people follow him on Twitch, which earns him a spot in the top 5 of the largest streamers in Germany.
- Scurrows first gained fame with GTA V and became one of the most-watched gambling streamers worldwide (via sullygnome). Through a deal with the casino Stake, which is now banned on Twitch, he apparently also became one of the highest-paid streamers in Germany. If he received even a quarter of what his US colleague Trainwreck earned, Scurrows should be set for life.
MontanaBlack was also extremely successful with casino streams for a while. It is said that he borrowed money from Scurrows for gambling. Scurrows wants it back now. But his way of demanding it is not well-received.
MontanaBlack and Scurrows both enjoy playing GTA Online.
Scurrows demands five-figure sum from MontanaBlack
What does Scurrows claim? On November 2, Scurrows publicly addressed MontanaBlack via Twitter. His claim: MontanaBlack has owed him a five-figure sum for some time but does not respond to private contact attempts. MontanaBlack has “ghosted” him.
According to a Twitter user, Scurrows reportedly provided some more context during the stream. It is said that MontanaBlack borrowed money from Scurrows to gamble (via Twitter).
The streamer Kevin “orangemorange” Bongers, who is friends with Scurrows, also stated that he was cheated by MontanaBlack. He supposedly bought a GameBoy for €3,000 from MontanaBlack, but never received it (via Twitter).
How are people reacting? On Twitter, some users expressed surprise at this information. After all, MontanaBlack has distanced himself from friends in the past who owed him money.
Some comments also note that MontanaBlack is unlikely to be short on cash to settle his debts. This is very disappointing, said one Twitter user (via Twitter).
Others defended MontanaBlack: he must just be very busy and is not acting with bad intention (via Twitter).
Scurrows reacts with an ultimatum
This is how Scurrows wants to get the money back: Scurrows was apparently dissatisfied with the reaction to his tweet, so he followed up on November 3 – and gave MontanaBlack an ultimatum.
What kind of ultimatum is this? If MontanaBlack does not provide proof of having transferred the money by 8:00 PM, Scurrows promises to donate it to charity. Additionally, he wants to add another €15,000 from his own pocket.
Scurrows’ demand: Don’t do it for me, but for a good cause. He supported this demand with the shocking photo of a starving child (via Twitter).
In this way, MontanaBlack is likely to be motivated to transfer the money. After all, it is suggested that he is partly responsible if the money is not donated.
Twitter users believe: Ultimatum has an unpleasant aftertaste
How is this received? While Scurrows had still retained some support for his initial indication of the debt, the ultimatum went too far for some.
To them, the ultimatum seemed as if Scurrows could donate such a sum at any time. However, by tying the donation to a payment from MontanaBlack, it gives the whole situation an unpleasant aftertaste, said one user. After all, it is for a good cause (via Twitter).
How does Scurrows respond to the criticism? He justifies himself: It is his money, and he will miss it later. Without the repayment from MontanaBlack, he can only donate a smaller amount (via Twitter).
He also simply ignored numerous comments, and he is said to have blocked some users who criticized him (via Twitter).
What does MontanaBlack say? Currently, MontanaBlack has not publicly responded to Scurrows’ demand. We will keep you updated when new information comes in.
Update 20:15 – Scurrows just stated in a stream on his Twitch channel that MontanaBlack has not responded to his demand and has let the deadline of 8:00 PM pass.
Scurrows then donated €20,000 live on stream to Bread for the World.
Scurrows’ attempt to collect the alleged debts comes just a few weeks after Twitch introduced new regulations on gambling on the platform:
