Full breakdown of Twitch gambling drama, why it was banned
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Gambling has been a part of Twitch for over a decade. It was used mainly in poker events, but more chance-based gambling became popular in recent years. Online casinos would pay streamers to gamble on their streams. Amazon banned gambling on Twitch on Sep. 20.
Gambling is a serious addiction that affects one percent of adults and six to nine percent in the United States. Sponsored gambling streams are considered unethical for two reasons: they promote gambling to adults, and it's easy for children to be exposed to them on the platform.
Trainwreck believes that some conditions of streaming gambling should be met to avoid a ban. Trainwreck is a fan of transparent and transparent broadcasting. He also believes people who gatekeep giveaways through codes that require you to gamble should also be banned.
Twitch banned some gambling streams. It happened after ItsSliker confessed he scammed people to accrue more than $300,000 to fuel his gambling addiction. Twitch will provide more details in their community guidelines when they enact the policy changes effective from Oct. 18 onwards. If you have a gambling problem, the National Council on Problem Gambling is a helpful resource.
