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Pokimane and Mizkif call on Twitch to ban the gambling and slots category, fans react

Twitch icons Imane "Pokimane" and Matthew "Mizkif" got together during a recent livestream and called on Twitch to ban the gambling and slots category following a recent controversy. On September 17, Twitch streamer Mikelpee shared a clip featuring ItsSliker requesting financial assistance from his followers. This triggered a chain reaction, with…

Sports ・ 07 January 2023

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How Crypto Casinos Will Beat The Twitch Ban

Most streamers promote gambling on Twitch more than other video streaming channels. But a recent update on Twitch has left crypto casinos, and some influencers are worried about potential losses. Numerous people, including popular influencer Pokimane, had been canvassing for Twitch to ban gambling. Now, the platform has taken decisive action. In a…

Crypto ・ 05 December 2022

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Twitch Bans Streaming of Gambling Sites Like Slots, Dice Games

Twitch said that, starting next month, it will ban the streaming of certain gambling websites that aren't licensed in the U.S. or "other jurisdictions that provide sufficient consumer protection." The move by the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform, most popular among game creators, comes after reports that a streamer called ItsSliker had scammed…

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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"Platform TBA": Trainwreckstv hints at a return to gambling streams on a new platform from December

Through a Twitter post, Tyler "Trainwreckstv" recently hinted at a migration to a new platform to resume his gambling streams. The streamer was subsequently lauded by most of his community for the same. Tyler was one of the biggest Slots streamers on Twitch before it was restricted by bans last month, and the streamer was a major voice against the…

Sports ・ 23 November 2022

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Streamers React To Gambling Ban On Twitch

In a recent policy update, Twitch has announced a ban on some gambling content streaming. The ban occurred as a result of an ongoing debate regarding Twitch streamers. The banned streaming of gambling includes roulette, online slots uk, and dice games. Twitch stated that the purpose of the ban on gambling streams is to secure the community from any…

Sports ・ 26 October 2022

Gizmodo

Twitch Limits Top Creators’ Revenue, Bans Some Gambling Sites

Twitch is making big changes to its platform. The streaming platform has moved to counter overseas gambling companies from leeching off of Twitch users, but almost in the same breath announced they were cutting the top pay of the biggest Twitch streamers. In an update released late Tuesday, Amazon-owned Twitch said they would be changing their…

Gambling Sites ・ 21 October 2022

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Why did Twitch ban gambling in the form of slots, roulette, etc?

Twitch recently released a press statement banning many games used for gambling on the platform, including the popular slots. The restriction comes in the aftermath of the ItsSliker controversy, in which significant streamers such as Pokimane and Mizkif started a Twitter trend called #Twitchstopgambling. While streamers have gambled on the platform…

Roulette ・ 07 October 2022

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Twitch to ban Stake.com streams and other unlicensed gambling content

As the conversation concerning Twitch and the platform's allowance of gambling streams continues to swirl, the platform has struck its first blow. In a tweet on Tuesday evening, Twitch stated that it will ban "streaming of gambling sites that include slots, roulette, or dice games" in a policy update effective October 18th. Critically, Twitch is…

Law ・ 29 September 2022

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Twitch Bans Unlicensed Gambling Sites From Its Platform

Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, is banning unlicensed gambling sites from its platform as of Oct. 18. The decision, which came days after a scamming scandal was revealed on the platform, will ban users from live-streaming slots, roulette, or dice games that aren't licensed in the United States or other jurisdictions. Some of the sites that are…

Gambling Sites ・ 21 September 2022

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Twitch to ban users from streaming unlicensed gambling content

Twitch, the Amazon-owned streaming site, will ban users from posting videos of themselves playing slots, roulette or dice games on unlicensed gambling sites, the company has said. The ban, which will be effective as of 18 October, comes in the wake of a wide-ranging scandal among top-tier streamers after British streamer ItsSliker admitted to…

Law ・ 21 September 2022

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New Twitch Gambling Policy Kills Most Forms Of Gambling Streams

There have been many problems with gambling on the Twitch platform, with popular streamers like Félix "xQc" Lengyel leading the initial charge as one of the many who made it popular. But a $300000 scamming sequence from another popular streamer, ItsSliker, has prompted heavy backlash from the community regarding the practice of allowing Twitch…

Roulette ・ 21 September 2022

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Twitch makes changes to its policy regarding gambling streams

A major change is coming to the popular streaming platform known as Twitch, and many members should be pleased with the change. Over the past few days, a big debate has emerged regarding Twitch and gambling. Streamers have voiced strong concerns over gambling content and young people become addicted to gambling, as well as scam activity. Twitch has…

Sports ・ 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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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

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Mizkif calls on Twitch to ban gambling in aftermath of ItsSliker drama

The ItsSliker controversy has taken over the streaming community with every major streamer, including OTK co-founder Matthew "Mizkif," reacting to his videos. While some may only limit themselves to criticizing ItsSliker for his gambling debt, Mizkif took the opportunity to call on Twitch to ban gambling streams on the platform. The debate about…

Top and Best ・ 20 September 2022

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A Breakdown of the Twitch Gambling Drama

When you think of Twitch, you probably think of it as a platform to watch streams of some of your favorite video games. The platform's influencers will stream everything from cozy titles like Animal Crossing and Cult of the Lamb to more serious and gory titles like Warzone and The Last of Us. But these popular titles aren't the only kind of content…

Games ・ 20 September 2022