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Twitch streamer Trainwreck made waves in the Twitch communities that are still reeling from the negative impact of gambling streams by stating that he had made $360 million from gambling streams on the platform. The most popular platform for video game streaming, Twitch, officially announced a ban on unregulated gambling sites, ousting sites like…

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Twitch will be banning gambling streams

In the near future, Twitch will start banning streams that feature online gambling on it. Click here to learn more about this banning, and why it came to be. This call to ban gambling from Twitch did not just happen out of nowhere. It all started when some of Twitch's biggest streamers, like Matthew "Mizkif" Rinaudo, Félix "xQc" Lengyel, and Hasan…

Christmas ・ 21 September 2022

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Twitch promises to ban streams of unlicensed gambling sites

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Gambling Sites ・ 21 September 2022

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Twitch to ban certain gambling content on stream in response to deluge of recent controversies

In the last week or so, there has been a push from many content creators like Pokimane and Mizkif to end gambling on Twitch. According to these content creators, it promotes a dangerous environment for children and adults who suffer from addiction. After initial pushback from creators like xQc, Twitch has decided it will ban the streaming of…

Top and Best ・ 21 September 2022

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xQc actually wants Twitch to ban gambling because of “disingenuous” streamers

Twitch star Felix'xQc' Lengyel believes the platform should ban gambling streams despite the fact he has regularly taken part in them before as other streamers can't be trusted to be open about their losses. Even though gambling has had a place on Twitch for years at this point, it's always been a controversial topic within the streaming…

Trust and Safety ・ 20 September 2022

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Mizkif hits out at Trainwreck for defending Twitch Gambling amid Sliker drama

Mizkif and Trainwreck chatting during Twitch livestream Popular creator Mizkif has fired back at Tyler'TrainwrecksTV' Niknam for defending gambling streams on Twitch despite increasing pressure to ban such content from the platform. Twitch streamer Sliker broke down in tears on September 18 as he admitted to having scammed his fellow creators…

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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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The Weird, Gross World Of Twitch Gambling Streams

When Twitch first came onto the scene, it was a split off of the "gaming" category of the livestreaming site Justin.tv. Though the site's beardiest necks still vehemently argue that the site should be used exclusively for video game streaming, those days are long gone. Twitch is now home to streams of all kinds, though the vast majority of the…

Sports ・ 29 May 2022

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xQc claims some gambling sponsorships are 'fantasy... fake' when it comes to how much Twitch streamers really spend

Félix'xQc' Lengyel-one of the biggest streamers caught up in the gambling scene as of late-has clarified the logistics of how his gambling sponsorship, "gamba," operates amidst widespread speculation. The juicer also compares his situation to other streamer sponsorships, claiming some of their gambling balances are "fake." The controversy stems…

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Gambling Sites ・ 18 May 2022

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Gambling Company Offered $10M to Twitch Streamer Mizkif to Promote It

Twitch streamers have long been the focus of gambling companies' marketing forays. Video is the leading form of advertisement and arguably the most successful one. Yet, it costs dearly to run a successful video marketing campaign, but Twitch solves this problem by enabling individuals to rapidly gain unprecedented exposure that could be converted…

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Top and Best ・ 19 October 2021

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The Ongoing Conflict in the Streaming Community over Gambling Sponsorships

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Casino streaming is a growing niche that you might have already heard about. Even right now, as you read this article, thousands of people watch their favorite slot streamers on sites like Twitch trying to hit the jackpot. However, you might wonder why casino streams are so popular and why many streamers decide to do them. If you want to learn more…

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Twitch Banning Gambling Links and Codes During Streams

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Poker ・ 15 August 2021

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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…

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Gambling Sites ・ 22 July 2021

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Pokimane criticizes Trainwrecks’ defense of gambling streams: “You're losing people money”

Gambling streams have become increasingly common on Twitch, as top streamers broadcast their gambling wins and losses to thousands of viewers. That said, they've also been a highly-debated topic, and now Pokimane has weighed in. Streamers like xQc, Trainwrecks and Adin Ross have seen a lot of success with their gambling streams, both in terms of…

Incidents ・ 23 July 2021

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Twitch streamers rake in millions with a shady crypto gambling boom

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Crypto ・ 18 July 2021

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Top Twitch Streamers Fight Over Sketchy Gambling Streams

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