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Twitch banning gambling starting in October

Twitch will be updating its policies regarding gambling on Oct. 18, according to a statement the company posted to its Twitter account, acknowledging the recent spike in debate and discussion around gambling on the platform. "We'll be making a policy update on October 18th to prohibit streaming of gambling sites that include slots, roulette, or…

Sports ・ 30 November 2022

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Twitch Slot Category Loses 97% of Viewers as Ban Enforced

A ban on unregulated casino streaming on Twitch has caused the slot category to lose 97% of its viewers in just a few hours. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Over the past year, Twitch's online slot gambling community has reached new heights, ultimately carving out its place in the top ten most watched categories per month. Now, a ban on unregulated…

NFL ・ 19 October 2022

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Why Crypto Gambling Livestreams Are Being Banned From Twitch

On Wednesday, 21st of September, Twitch imposed a ban on all streaming sites that involve crypto gambling. "While we prohibit sharing links or referral codes to all sites that include slots, roulette, and dice games, we've seen people circumvent those rules and expose our community to potential harm," Twitch stated via. "So, we will be making a…

Crypto ・ 28 September 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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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

Polygon

Twitch to update gambling policy in October

Twitch will be updating its policies regarding gambling on Oct. 18, according to a statement the company posted to its Twitter account, acknowledging the recent spike in debate and discussion around gambling on the platform. "We'll be making a policy update on October 18th to prohibit streaming of gambling sites that include slots, roulette, or…

Christmas ・ 21 September 2022

Playstation LifeStyle

Twitch Gambling Policy Will Change on October 18

As the controversy over the Twitch gambling policy continues to brew, the streaming platform has decided to address the situation now before making a full update to its policy on October 18. Most importantly, it will be banning specific gambling sites while still allowing websites that "focus on sports betting, fantasy sports, and poker." The full…

Sports ・ 21 September 2022

Dot Esports

xQc says Twitch can't ban gambling while Apex, Overwatch loot boxes are allowed

Twitch has let people gamble on livestreams in some shape or form for more than a decade. However, pressure has been mounting on the Amazon-owned platform to ban it entirely in recent years from streamers and fans alike. Popular streamers like Felix "xQc" Lengyel have hosted that advertise the highly-addictive and potentially life-ruining habit to…

Sports ・ 11 August 2022

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Twitch Gambling Has Raised Concerns Among the Streaming Community

Many new categories and genres can be streamed on Twitch lately. A relatively new'Just Chatting' category has marched its way into the many genres of streaming during the pandemic, and to coincide with the time, it was warranted due to social distancing and regulations for mass gatherings. But with new genres opening up for Twitch a new boom…

Covid ・ 10 August 2022

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Could gambling content on Twitch be banned soon?

The slots category on Twitch has risen significantly this year with websites like Stake sponsoring content creators to play the gambling game on the platform. While developers regularly enlist streamers for sponsored streams whenever they are releasing a game as a way to market and promote its launch, the slots category on Twitch is almost…

Gambling Sites ・ 06 August 2022

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Ted Cruz's Gaming Playstyle Is Raising Eyebrows

Whether people realize it or not, even politicians are partaking in the world of online gaming. Some politicians, such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have even used gaming as a platform to reach out to voters and connect with the public. But not all politicians play games for the same reason, or in the same way. And not every gaming…

Law ・ 22 June 2022

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Asmongold believes that Twitch can put an end to gambling streams

Twitch streamer Zack " Asmongold " provided his take on the prevalence of gambling and slots content on Twitch and mentioned that the platform needs to take action if it wants to put an end to this type of content. Zack watched a Twitch clip featuring Matthew " Mizkif " talking about a recent interaction with an 11-year-old Adin Ross fan who used…

Law ・ 31 May 2022

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Asmongold Offers Solution to Twitch to Stop Sponsored Gambling

Asmongold has previously voiced his objection to people bashing out streamers for choosing to stream sponsored gambling content. The popular Twitch content creator has argued that "the system" is far more to blame than any of the streamers accepting what is reportedly millions of dollars to share their "passion" with others. But an easy solution is…

Law ・ 30 May 2022

Dot Esports

XQc reverses stance on gambling sponsors: 'I love gambling, so I’m just going to gamble'

Twitch's most popular streamer xQc has faced immense backlash after announcing the return of. Despite concerns about his audience, as well as his admitted personal gambling addiction, xQc defended his decision. Former Overwatch League pro xQc initially began streaming promoted gambling content in early 2021 but stopped in June after admittedly…

Law ・ 18 May 2022

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The Ongoing Conflict in the Streaming Community over Gambling Sponsorships

Over the last few years, Twitch has seen a huge surge in popularity, and with that, the ultra-popular streaming platform has had to navigate a fair few controversies that have made headlines across the world, including hot tub streamers and more recently gambling streamers. What Started The Conflict? Gambling streamers broadcast themselves playing…

Gambling Sites ・ 05 October 2021

NME

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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Twitch takes on the gambling meta → Could there be a middle ground?

Twitch has announced that they are banning referral links and codes to slots, roulettes, and other gambling streams on its platform. They say that their aim is to protect their users from potential fraud or scams. The gambling meta has been a major source of contention for the Twitch community for some time now. Popular streamers have ended up on…

Trust and Safety ・ 13 August 2021

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Twitch Finally Makes A Move Against Gambling Streams

It's official: Twitch has instituted a new policy to cut down on gambling streams, the controversial yet popular broadcasts where streamers invest real money in casino-style games and arguably encourage the practice amongst their viewership. In a Wednesday, August 11 Creator Update that was emailed to streamers and, Twitch sent the following…

Roulette ・ 12 August 2021

The West News

Twitch bans gambling meta by banning roulette, referral codes & links for slots

Twitch is restricting referral codes/links to slots, roulettes, and other gambling streams on its platform to safeguard its viewers from potential frauds and hazardous content. On Twitch, popular content creators such as xQc and Trainwrecks have championed the gambling meta. However, the platform has now removed the most compelling reason to run…

Roulette ・ 12 August 2021

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Asmongold begs Twitch to take action on gambling streams: "It's killing our website"

Asmongold has issued Twitch an ultimatum ⁠- ban the controversial gambling streams xQc and Trainwrecks have been defending in recent times, or "watch the platform die" as a growing number of viewers quit the streaming website. The past week has seen Twitch stars from all across the internet weigh in on one controversial topic: sponsored gambling…

Finance ・ 23 July 2021

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Trainwrecks claims his Twitch gambling streams are "most transparent" amid backlash

Tyler'Trainwrecks' Niknam claimed his gambling streams are the "most authentic and transparent" ones on Twitch and slammed others for using "fake balance" to avoid "losing their own money." Twitch gambling streams have been a huge talking point in 2021, with many streamers, including Asmongold and Charles'MoistCr1TiKaL' White sharing their thoughts…

Finance ・ 21 July 2021

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Streamers should care about age gating gambling even if Twitch doesn't

Over the past few months, the Twitch gambling meta has absolutely exploded. While streamers and viewers were arguing about the adult-themed hot tub meta and subsequent ASMR meta, the controversy around big YouTubers promoting gambling to their underage audiences was growing behind the scenes. Some of Twitch's biggest stars have made gambling a…

Poker ・ 14 July 2021

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Is It Time For Twitch To Ban Gambling On Stream?

At any given time on Twitch, you can watch someone spin online slots for hours on end, winning and losing thousands of dollars at a time. The flashy symbols roll by over and over, with the streamers hoping for just the right combination to bring their total back up. Often, thousands of people are watching as it happens. Online slots are a big…

Gambling Addiction ・ 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

Sportskeeda

Twitch streamer TrainWrecks labels people criticizing his gambling streams as 'Insecure & Jealous'

As the conversation around gambling on Twitch begins to gain traction, xQc and TrainWrecks streams have stood out to people who are condemning the concept of gambling on Twitch. Earlier this week, popular Twitch streamer Asmongold took to Twitter to state that gambling streams will cause more harm than good to the platform, and Twitch, as a…

Religion ・ 28 June 2021

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Asmongold calls for Twitch to ban gambling streams on its platform

Gambling streams have been a controversial topic on Twitch over the past day, and now one of the site's most popular streamers has called for them to be banned. In a post, Asmongold claimed that if gambling streams aren't banned, it could cause many problems for the platform "in so many ways we don't even realize yet." Asmongold's suggestion comes…

Gambling Sites ・ 25 June 2021

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Asmongold urges Twitch to ban gambling streams before they ruin the site

Streaming star Asmongold wants Twitch to ban gambling streams altogether before they have dire consequences for the site later down the line. Twitch might be home to some of the best, and most entertaining, gamers in the world, but it's typically the other categories that cause the site the most issues. In the last few weeks, hot tub and ASMR…

Magic ・ 25 June 2021