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Kick Revolutionizes Streaming with the Crypto-Casino Foundation After Twitch's Gambling Ban

The streaming industry is undergoing a seismic shift as Kick, a novel streaming platform, takes centre stage with its disruptive crypto-casino backing. Riding on the aftermath of Twitch's ban on gambling content, Kick has swiftly captured the attention of millions of users and renowned creators, sparking debates about the future of…

Crypto ・ 12 August 2023

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Twitch Announces Crackdown On Online Gambling Amidst Controversy

Twitch has announced a ban on some forms of online gambling on its platform amidst controversy around the subject. This ban comes shortly after several popular streamers threatened to boycott the streaming platform if it did not address the problems around streams dedicated to gambling. Announced on, Twitch will be banning the streaming of online…

Sports ・ 30 November 2022

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Twitch Streamer Trainwreck Bringing Banned Gambling Streams Back

On 27th November 2022, Twitch streamer Tyler "Trainwreck" Faraz Niknam announced that he'd be streaming gambling on the platform on 1st December 2022. It's uncertain whether the content creator was strictly joking or is serious about gambling on Twitch, especially after the Amazon-owned company released a new policy banning roulette, dice, and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 29 November 2022

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Twitch announces slots and roulette gambling ban

Twitch has announced a partial gambling ban, targeting slots, roulette and dice games. The Amazon-owned livestreaming platform will bar videos of gambling sites not licensed in the US or "other jurisdictions that provide sufficient consumer protection". The ban includes cryptocurrency gambling sites such as Stake.com, based on the Caribbean island…

Roulette ・ 21 November 2022

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Unregulated Casino Streams to Be Banned on Twitch

After years of silence, Twitch finally decided to forbid the streaming of illegal gambling on its platform on September 21, 2022. This decision has been in the works for a long time, but several controversies and events pushed Twitch to change its policies even sooner. A number of streamers revealed that another content maker, British streamer…

Law ・ 27 October 2022

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Twitch Bans Unregulated Online Casinos From Gambling Streams, Poker Unaffected

Life comes at you fast. Just days after some of the most popular Twitch streamers threatened to boycott the site if it didn't ban gambling streams, Twitch announced that it will do just that, at least somewhat. In a Twitter post on Tuesday, Twitch said it will soon "prohibit streaming of gambling sites that include slots, roulette, or dice games…

Poker ・ 22 October 2022

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Twitch bans some gambling content after an outcry from streamers

Some gambling content has been banned from Twitch after one of its streamers reportedly stole tens of thousands of dollars from fans and fellow streamers in order to fuel a gambling habit. The streaming giant, which is owned by Amazon, said in a statement on Tuesday that it would prohibit content that included "slots, roulette, or dice games that…

Sports ・ 21 October 2022

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Expert warns Twitch gambling ban won’t mark end of Slots hype in streaming

Twitch took drastic action to ban certain gambling streams on the platform following recent controversy surrounding Slots broadcasts. However, one expert tells Dexerto the ban won't mark the end of the gambling hype in streaming as creators look to new platforms. Following recent controversy with Sliker "scamming" viewers and other streamers out of…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 October 2022

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Twitch casino ban: How did we get here?

With gaming streaming site Twitch - and the streaming sector in general - having exploded in recent years, early casino streamers began to get in on the opportunity. CasinoDaddy and Roshtein - some of the most-followed streamers at the time of the ban - both began streaming slots in 2016. CasinoGrounds - which became a hub for many slots streamers…

Covid ・ 23 September 2022

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Pokimane promoted GAMBLING to thousands of underage fans

While Pokimane, Hasan Abi, Mizkif, and the rest of the elite Twitch broadcasters are pointing fingers at online casino gambling streamers as the evil ones, they have promoted gambling to thousands and thousands of their underage fans. Thousands of Aussies enjoy safe online gambling from the privacy of their own home, and while it may be immoral to…

Gambling Sites ・ 22 September 2022

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Pokimane slams Corrina Kopf for promoting “illegal” crypto schemes amid Twitch gambling feud

Virginia Glaze. Last updated: 2022-09-21T18:23:54 Pokimane is hitting back at Corinna Kopf after the former Facebook Gaming streamer accused Poki of promoting gambling during an older video amid the current betting drama on Twitch. Twitch is rife with drama at the moment - a large chunk of it being backlash around streamers who gamble on the…

Crypto ・ 21 September 2022

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Amazon.com Inc’s live streaming subsidiary Twitch announces gambling ban

Twitch allows people to live stream video games and everyday activities, but has also been a boon for online gambling Twitch.tv, the popular live streaming website bought by Amazon for US$970mln in 2014, has announced a ban on unregulated gambling activity effective from October 18. The move has been a long time in the making, given the ongoing…

Live Gambling ・ 21 September 2022

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Twitch bans some gambling streams days after streamers threaten strike

Twitch, the popular live-streaming platform owned by Amazon, is targeting one of its most popular category of streams: people pulling virtual slot machines. On Tuesday evening, Twitch announced on Twitter that, as of Oct. 18, websites that offer "slots, roulette or dice games" that are not licensed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions with…

Christmas ・ 21 September 2022

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Twitch announces it will ban users from streaming unlicensed gambling content

Twitch on Tuesday announced a ban on streaming unlicensed gambling sites, including slots, roulette and dice websites, starting next month. Sites that will be prohibited include Stake.com, Rollbit.com, Duelbits.com and Roobet.com. More websites may be banned later, Twitch said in a statement on Twitter. Websites focusing on sports betting, fantasy…

Law ・ 21 September 2022

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Full breakdown of Twitch gambling drama, why it was banned

Gambling has been a part of Twitch for over a decade, mainly in the form of poker events. There is a bit of an overlap between poker and gaming since it has an element of skill, so it made sense. However, more chance-based forms of gambling, including dice games, roulette, and slots, became a trend among certain streamers on the platform in recent…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 September 2022

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Popular Streamers Threaten Twitch Boycott after $200,000 Gambling Scam

Over the weekend, Twitch streamer Abraham "Sliker" Mohammed admitted that he had scammed fellow streamers and fans out of more than $200000 to pay for a gambling addiction. In a confession video, Sliker explained that he had frequently borrowed money from those around him after lying about where the money was going. The streamer started gambling…

Incidents ・ 20 September 2022

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Pokimane demands Twitch gambling ban following ItsSliker scam accusations

Twitch star Imane'Pokimane' Anys is calling for Twitch to ban gambling streams from the platform. Gambling streams and concerns about advertising gambling have been a hot topic on Twitch for quite some time now. With Twitch's audience being primarily younger viewers, the Amazon-owned platform is keen to find some sort of solution, stating that they…

Incidents ・ 19 September 2022

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Will Twitch ban gambling streams following more controversy?

Will Twitch ban gambling? That's a question many are asking after controversies continue to pile up and gain visibility on the streaming platform. Gambling has become a huge presence on Twitch, with many of the platform's most popular streamers dedicating entire live broadcasts to wagering large amounts of cash on sponsoring gambling sites. The…

Gambling Sites ・ 10 August 2022

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xQC Returns to Streaming Online Gambling After Big Losses

After taking a break from sponsored online gambling broadcasts for about a year, Félix "xQc" Lengyel, one of the world's most prominent video game streamers, has started streaming again. Despite acknowledging that he was "somewhat, if not substantially" addicted to gambling, xQc,, most known for his streaming of the video game Overwatch (he used to…

Games ・ 31 May 2022

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Pokimane claims she wouldn't do Twitch gambling streams for 'any amount'

Twitch star Imane'Pokimane' Anys has claimed that no amount of money, no matter how mind-blowing, would tempt her to do gambling streams. The dispute over whether it is right for influencers to accept large sponsorship deals from online gambling sites continues to dominate the streaming community. After Felix'xQc' Lengyel announced that he would be…

Gambling Sites ・ 22 May 2022

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Top Twitch Content Creator xQc Gets Back to Online Gambling Streaming

Félix "xQc" Lengyel is not just a popular Twitch streamer. He is one of the most popular streamers of all time. He was the most-watched streamer on the platform in both 2020 and 2021 and currently ranks fifth in followers with 10.6 million. As such, he has a lot of influence, particularly on a younger audience. That's what makes xQc's return to…

Strategy Guide ・ 18 May 2022

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Twitch Personality xQc Streaming Online Gambling Again

Félix "xQc" Lengyel, the most viewed streamer on Twitch in 2020 and 2021, has resumed online gambling streaming after stopping in June 2021. [Image: YouTube/xQcOW] Félix "xQc" Lengyel, one of the most popular video game streamers in the world, has returned to doing sponsored online gambling streams after stopping them nearly a year ago. Best known…

Games ・ 17 May 2022

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xQc's dad calls him on-stream over $1.8 million gambling losses

Streamer Felix "xQc" Lengyel once quit gambling but has recently given into temptation once again. This time, his gambling addiction lost him $1.8 million over the the span of a month. xQc used to be one of the biggest gambling streamers but started to feel concerned about not only his own mental health, but how he may be influencing his young…

Religion ・ 08 May 2022

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Live Gambling ・ 16 September 2021

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Twitch introduces anti-gambling restrictions, some creators want more done

Twitch is introducing anti-gambling measures that aim to tackle creator content with restrictions to gambling promotion. In a creator update from Wednesday (August 11), Twitch "will prohibit sharing links and/or referral codes to sites that offer slots, roulette, or dice games." "We will continue to monitor gambling-related content and update our…

Games ・ 17 August 2021

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Pokimane Calls Out Trainwreck Over Controversial Gambling Streams

Twitch's gambling streams have become a big success for streamers like Tyler "Trainwreck" Niknam, but not everyone is happy with the practice. During a recent stream, Imane "Pokimane" Anys called out the practice, and the fact that it's losing viewers a lot of money. These gambling streams are sponsored, which results in a lot of cash for…

Law ・ 23 July 2021

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H3H3 confronts Adin Ross on Twitch gambling in latest podcast

Unregulated gambling is once more becoming an issue on Twitch, with big creators under fire and more commentary channels focusing on the topic. After months of discussion over relatively tame topics like ASMR or hot tub streaming, gambling is an area with the potential to cause massive problems for Twitch, which is yet to take any strong action or…

Gambling Sites ・ 21 July 2021

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Pokimane Called Hate-Watcher By Mizkif, xQc For Watching Gambling

In the most recent Twitch drama, a couple of leading streamers have called out Pokimane for watching gambling streams on her recent live stream. If you have been following the Twitch scene lately, you might be well aware of the ongoing debate against gambling streams. The Twitch streaming community stands divided on this issue, with some leading…

Gambling Sites ・ 05 July 2021

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"He’s actually addicted to the gambling": xQc hits back at Pokimane after she calls out gambling streamers, gets roasted instead

Felix " xQc " Lengyel has recently come under scrutiny for his response towards Imane " Pokimane " Anys' stance on "gambling streams." A number of content creators such as xQc and Tyler "TrainwrecksTV" Niknam have come under scrutiny for hosting "gambling" streams on Twitch under the "Slots" category. Apart from concerns about the overall nature of…

Gambling Sites ・ 30 June 2021

Kotaku Australia

Top Twitch Streamers Fight Over Sketchy Gambling Streams

Gambling streams are nothing new on Twitch. For years, streamers have sunk money into slot machines and poker, often in conjunction with casino websites and other gambling companies. Though allowed on Twitch, these channels have a history of engaging in sketchy behaviour. Recently, some of the biggest names on Twitch have adopted high-rolling…

Sports ・ 29 June 2021