David Sarkisyan says 9-year-old Minecraft player spent over $100,000 by card
Game Rant reports a 9-year-old Minecraft player may have spent over $100,000 via a credit or company card, according to father David Sarkisyan.
- The article mentions the YouTube channel Mighty Mike Plays; according to the publication, the channel was temporarily shut down after the costs were discovered.
- The spending reportedly started with about $20 in promotional budget and then climbed after a spending limit was allegedly removed.
What happened
Game Rant writes that a 9-year-old Minecraft player allegedly racked up more than $100,000 in charges through his father’s credit card, or possibly a company card. In the information provided, this is described as a reported expense rather than an independently verified transaction history. That means it remains unclear how the total was built up and whether the full amount was actually charged.
According to the article, the child posted Minecraft footage on a YouTube channel called Mighty Mike Plays, with permission from his father David Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan reportedly said in a video that the channel is being put on hold for now after the charges came to light. The source material does not give an exact date for that video, but it links the statement directly to the discovery of the spending.
Game Rant also reports that the promotional spending began at around $20 and then increased after a spending limit was allegedly removed. It also says that using a company credit card to promote the channel caused problems at work, although it is not clear what employment-related consequences followed. The exact payment method, the technical link to the ad account, and the current status of the accounts involved remain unconfirmed.
Timeline
2026-09-16 — Publication of the Game Rant article about the alleged Minecraft spending by a 9-year-old player.
Unknown, before publication — According to the article, ad spending starts at around $20 and rises to more than $100,000.
Unknown, before publication — The article says the spending increases after a limit is allegedly removed.
Unknown, before publication — The child is said to have posted Minecraft videos on Mighty Mike Plays with David Sarkisyan’s permission.
Unknown, after the charges are discovered — David Sarkisyan reportedly says Mighty Mike Plays is being temporarily shut down.
Unknown, after the charges are discovered — The use of a company credit card reportedly causes problems at work, but the outcome is not yet known.
Background
The core of the story centers on a young Minecraft channel, paid promotion, and access to a credit card. The provided facts do not independently confirm the exact payment settings or whether the charges were later reversed. As a result, it is still unclear whether the more than $100,000 total was fully charged, remains outstanding, or has since been partially corrected.
The name Mighty Mike Plays is mentioned in the article as the channel that was temporarily shut down. Whether that is the only account involved, and whether the shutdown will be permanent, remains unclear based on the available information. It is also not confirmed whether the channel was used only for Minecraft content or whether other videos or promotions were running as well.
David Sarkisyan’s role in the provided information is twofold: he is identified as the father of the 9-year-old player and as the person who reportedly explained the situation in a video. The article also says the use of a company credit card caused problems at work. The exact nature of those problems, such as a warning, internal review, or other disciplinary action, is not specified.