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In 2022, the top streaming platform, Twitch, put in place a policy update that was a targeted effort, aimed at banning unlicensed gambling streams on the platform. It was a change that came at the height of a gambling-focused controversy, with countless top-tier streamers and creators actively broadcasting long gambling sessions to their viewers.…

A review of the finest casino streaming channels for 2023. Click here to discover a list of the world's greatest casino live-streaming channels and uncover the reasons justifying their popularity in 2023. If you are here looking for the choicest casino live-streaming channels, you must be aware of the basics. However, to brush up on your knowledge…

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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…

Twitch streamer DNP3, known for his PC and console giveaways, revealed that he had lost everything to a severe gambling addiction formed over the course of the last year, and it started with a sponsored stream. Online gambling was a glaring point of contention within the Twitch community in 2022. Top streamers like xQc and Trainwrecks popularized…

Twitch star Felix " xQc " continued to gamble and play slots during his broadcast, and fans were shocked to see how casually he lost $170000 in a matter of 140 seconds. Esports personality and co-owner of Full Squad Gaming, Jake "JakeSucky" Lucky, shared a small, two-minute-long clip featuring the content creator gambling and losing money. Just…

Bitcoin casinos have a number of advantages over the classic ones. Firstly, the complete anonymity of the player: few people want to reveal their real data, first name, last name, address, bank details, etc. Because to its somewhat shadowy nature, many Bitcoin casinos have sprouted up since authorities were unable to control or enforce…

It's been a rough 24 hours for people broadcasting in purple. After a scandal broke that a Twitch streamer had been scamming viewers and peers alike out of an alleged $200000 to fund a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive addiction, top personalities started exerting pressure on the live-streaming company to do something about the larger, underlying…

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…

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…

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…

On September 21, 2022, Twitch announced it was banning "gambling sites that include slots, roulette, or dice games" in a policy that became effective on October 18. Before this change, Twitch streamers affiliated with the casino industry sometimes received sponsorship money to gamble like regular players, who receive a very different welcome bonus…

After Twitch banned some types of gambling on the platform, it seems a number of streamers have gone elsewhere. That alternative platform is called Dlive, which promotes itself as a more unrestricted streaming space. The company posted a on October 13, reminding people that Twitch is placing a ban on "slots, roulette [and] dice games," stating that…

As of Oct. 18, Twitch's ban on some forms of gambling, including slots, dice games, and roulette, has officially taken effect. Sponsored gambling streamers have consequently been forced to find a new platform, with many landing on the website DLive. After months of discourse amongst streamers and viewers alike, Twitch finally addressed the rampant…

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…

Twitch has shared the official ruling on gambling after months of backlash. The blog is called "Prohibiting Unsafe Slots, Roulette, and Dice Gambling Sites" and outlines what will be changing on the streaming platform starting today. Content creators like Felix "xQc" Lengyel were making the gambling category bigger than ever, causing backlash from…

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…

When Everton FC's players ran out to face bitter Merseyside rivals Liverpool last month, their shirts were emblazoned, courtesy of a £10m-a-year sponsorship deal, with the name Stake.com. Until recently an obscure online betting firm, Stake.com, which specialises in controversial cryptocurrency gambling, has followed traditional bookmakers in…

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…

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…

Twitch star Felix'xQc' Lengyel has admitted that his gambling streams were "wrong" but he doesn't care all that much like some other streamers. While gambling has always had a home on Twitch through the Poker and Casino categories, it has increasingly been a controversial topic over the last few years. The controversy initially started over in-game…

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…

The definition of what constitutes illegal gambling is often coated in shades of grey, but as the world is moving towards a safer and more responsible industry, higher standards have emerged. Twitch, the largest streaming service for video gaming, entertainment, and gambling content, has announced a serious overhaul of what content it…

Twitch might finally be doing something about the gamba meta. It confirmed in August that it was taking a "deep-dive look" into gambling streams, and now it's issued the first new policy related to that deep dive: A ban on "streaming of gambling sites that include slots, roulette, or dice games." But before you get too hype, there's a caveat. That…

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…

The world's largest live-streaming platform is experiencing a heavy amount of controversy following the unraveling of the biggest scammer on Twitch. Former Team Liquid member and streamer Slicker has been exposed for scamming his followers and fellow content creators out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. As outlined by the YouTube investigator…

Twitch has announced a policy update that will ban unlicensed gambling sites, effectively shutting down a lot of scams and unwanted attraction for minors on the platform. This issue has been on the company's radar for quite some time, and judgment day has finally arrived. The massive streaming platform had previously prohibited link sharing and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sliker talking to chat during Twitch livestream Twitch streamer'ItsSliker' has claimed he was offered a sponsorship from a gambling casino immediately following an influx of scam accusations against him. Twitch went into meltdown on September 17 as multiple content creators and fans claimed they had been scammed out of thousands by British…

The popular streamer xQc recently lashed out at Mizkif, whose self-directed comments claim that he retracted an original proposal and turned down a recently proposed gambling sponsorship sifting because he wasn't getting enough money. Mizkif told fans and followers back in May he declined a deal worth 10 million dollars per year, then briefly…

Twitch's biggest streamer Felix "xQc" Lengyel has recently revealed just how much money he has spent during gambling streams. Over the past year or more, gambling streams have become incredibly popular (and controversial) on Twitch as streamers have started to play digital slots, virtual card games, and more. xQc himself has been one of the most…

Gambling, although a great way of excitement for many, is universally flawed for its risk factors. As it is mostly about people betting on something and having a 50-50 chance of either winning or losing. That's why fans love watching streamer Trainwreck for his high-risk, high-reward gambling streams on Twitch. But a recent stream saw him win…

A bizarre scuffle took place at Gamescom where a trio of Twitch streamers clashed over their views on gambling and whether this is appropriate content on the Amazon-owned streaming giant. While Twitch has remained silent on the matter and discreetly introduced a "Slots" category to make sure this type of content is kept separate, gripes about…

Twitch streamer Mitch Jones recently admitted to gambling away a large chunk of his life's savings. Jones has been streaming on Twitch since 2011. The longtime content creator turned to music in August 2021, but couldn't resist streaming with his 623000 followers. He can often be found on World of Warcraft but Jones apparently couldn't resist…

Greekgodx IRL streaming on Twitch Twitch streamer Dimitri'Greekgodx' Antonato has hit out at Twitch streamers who use gambling in their content, saying he finds the idea "gross." Streamers such as Twitch stars xQc and Trainwreck have sparked plenty of outrage as they've plowed on with their gambling livestreams. Many creators and viewers have…

Bloomberg Last Updated at August 5, 2022 22:20 IST Enneric Chabot, 26, didn't start gambling until he saw his favourite gamers doing it online. Three years ago, Chabot began regularly watching Felix "xQc" Lengyel, a former professional Overwatch player, as he competed in various video games on Amazon.com's livestreaming site Twitch for audiences of…

Olivia Richman •August 13, 2022 11:37 am Felix "xQc" Lengyel has been under fire from social media, fans, other streamers, and even family due to what he labels as a gambling addiction. Jeremy "Disguised Toast" Wang was the latest to call him out, choosing to do so during the Twitch Rivals Rust event. While the streaming superstar has expressed…

A thin line divides gaming and gambling, especially in the online world. The question is, why do people continue to cross that border? Let's clear the blur between gambling and just plain gaming to understand better what's happening. In its most basic terms, gambling is; I have this, you have that, let's play. If you win, you get mine. If I win, I…

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…

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…

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…

Streaming star Felix'xQc' Lengyel believes Twitch won't be in any hurry to remove gambling content from their platform, seeing as many of the most popular games are also influenced by it. While gambling streams have seemingly always had a place on Twitch, they've also been a pretty hot, and controversial, talking point over the years. As plenty of…

Years after the first Twitch gambling meta of CSGO skins got sidelined after Valve sent cease and desist to multiple gambling sites, a new type of Gambling is taking over the top spot of Twitch once again. This time the Gambling Meta has returned with big investments from overseas Crypto Casinos. Many popular streamers have started streaming slots…

The Twitch Gambling Meta has been a major point of contention for many in the streaming community. With many popular streamers playing slots and other crypto gambling games on the platform, gambling on Twitch has been gaining prominence. Fortnite, once synonymous with gaming and streaming, was below Slots in the most-watched category on Twitch last…

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…

Some in the audience of Twitch's biggest stars are falling into bankruptcy after watching their favourite streamers play crypto gambling games in multi-million dollar advertising deals, a report from Bloomberg shows (opens in new tab). Twitch's'Slots' section, where its gambling content resides, is its seventh most watched category (opens in new…

Enneric Chabot, 26, didn't start gambling until he saw his favorite gamers doing it online. Three years ago, Chabot began regularly watching Felix "xQc" Lengyel, a former professional Overwatch player, as he competed in various video games on Amazon.com Inc.'s livestreaming site Twitch for audiences of up to 25000 viewers. In 2021, during some of…

Felix, or as he is popularly known, xQc, is among the biggest streamers in the world. With close to 11 million followers on Twitch, he is certainly raking up top dollar as a streamer and content creator. According to Sportskeeda, the self-proclaimed'Juicer' boasts a hefty net worth of 9 million dollars, with almost 3 to 4 million coming from his…

Twitch star Felix'xQc' Lengyel went viral after blowing through nearly $200000 during a slots gambling stream in a matter of seconds. xQc returned to broadcasting gambling streams in May 2022, despite having sworn them off in the past. Since his return, he's encountered some serious losses while playing slots, even losing $2 million during a single…

Gambling streams have become a common sight on Twitch lately, with major streamers like xQc and Trainwreckstv partaking in the trend. However,… Gambling streams have become a common sight on Twitch lately, with major streamers like xQc and Trainwreckstv partaking in the trend. However, in a recent livestream, fans saw Felix'xQc' Lengyel lose…

Recently, the Twitch community has been widely skeptical of Greekgodx's new style of streaming. Many have called him out for his controversial views on stream and criticized him for being arrogant and egotistical. His recent forays into gambling have also raised issues within the larger debate regarding the morality of letting streamers showcase…

During a recent sponsored gambling stream, xQc discovered a slot machine that features stuffed animals and cute sound effects, leading many to dub the virtual machine "slots for kids." XQc made headlines last month with his return to gambling on stream after, less than a year prior, the Twitch star quit the hobby and apologized for broadcasting the…

During a recent gambling session, Felix'xQc' Lengyel stumbled upon a child-friendly slot machine complete with stuffed animals and cute sound effects. xQc's relationship with gambling has been rocky, to say the least. He's gone from admitting he has an addiction and feeling bad for leading so many people to start gambling, to ignoring all of the…

Gambling and Twitch continue to exist in an uncomfortable symbiosis with each other. The slot machine streaming category has skyrocketed once again in May, improving significantly in the wake of post-COVID-19 lockdowns. While slots thrived during the nadir of the pandemic, they have mostly shown diminishing returns in terms of viewership through…

While the internet is a great place to have fun, it can be a bit unpleasant for those who venture into its lesser-known territories. These can range from mysterious platforms to lucrative offers that may end on a disappointing note for those who have no idea about them. It seems like there are several streamers who have witnessed such instances in…

xQc fans are struggling to keep up with the Twitch star's gambling. So much so, that one xQc fan page has had to'discontinue' sharing any more updates about his gambling habits. Twitch streamer xQc sent shockwaves across the streaming community after revealing he had accepted a gambling sponsorship deal. Not only has he faced backlash from…

One moment you are being paid more than $800000 playing The Wild Machine, a slot game by Pragmatic Play, and the next your money is gone just like in the anecdotical South Park episode. Twitch streamer xQc stood helplessly as he witnessed a 500 Internal Server Error bury his winnings into the irretrievable recesses of the Internet. Server Errors…

Félix Lengyel, or otherwise known as xQc, is infamously known for his gambling addiction. Although he has toned it down over the last few years, the Canadian revealed that he would be hosting a fully sponsored gambling stream in a recent stream. The decision has received mixed reviews from the gaming community, with some streamers like Mathil1 and…

XQc experienced the highs and lows of gambling during a recent stream. Following his record-setting big win for The Wild Machine, the streamer sat in disbelief after his over $800000 in winnings were lost in seconds due to a website crash. French-Canadian streamer xQc sparked controversy across Twitch after announcing his return to sponsored…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Gambling sponsorships have been a hot topic of debate on Twitch recently, and Charlie " MoistCr1TiKaL " was recently interviewed by HealthyGamerGG about this exact matter. Although the interview addressed a wide variety of topics, it inevitably came to crypto and gambling streams. While Charlie is perfectly fine with cryptocurrency sponsorships,…

Twitch star Felix "xQc" has been a somewhat controversial figure recently. Several prominent streamers have provided their thoughts on the former Overwatch star gambling after he agreed to host a sponsored gambling stream affiliated with the infamous slots website Stake. Felix has often been seen playing slots and gambling a ton of money on stream…

The controversy that surrounds Twitch-sponsored gambling streams continues with more voices being heard in a new petition that will try to solve the issue once and for all. The online petition calls on Twitch to curb the practice which is exposing vulnerable groups to gambling. This includes "young viewers and racial minorities," and it is…

A petition has appeared online calling on Twitch to ban "unregulated" gambling streams from the platform. Addressed to the website's advertisers, the petition claims numerous creators are promoting content that damages "young viewers and racial minorities." Gambling streams have always been a controversial topic on Twitch. Although various…

Twitch star Felix'xQc' Lengyel claimed that "$119 million" has been wagered through his new gambling partnership link, but explained that most of that is made up of bonuses from new players. Gambling streams on Twitch have been a pretty controversial topic over the years, seeing as many streamers are advertising gambling to a young, influential…

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…

Gambling has made a return to the top of Twitch after xQc began streaming the activity despite apologizing and telling fans he wouldn't do it again 10 months ago. This sparked YouTube Gaming streamer Ludwig to chime in and calling upon Twitch to stop allowing sponsored gambling streams on the platform. In a video uploaded earlier today to Ludwig's…

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…

Felix "xQc" Lengyel recently took to Discord to take back his previous apology for including gambling on his Twitch streams. The self-proclaimed gambling addict has decided that he is back to gambling full force and doesn't care what his viewers think about it. Others in the streaming space, however, are still concerned about the amount of gambling…

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…

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…

Felix "xQc" responded to a donor who predicted the streamer's return to gambling. With his recent move back to Canada, fans have been speculating as to why he left Los Angeles. It seems the answer was to avoid U.S. laws surrounding promoting gambling on his streams. In Canada, he can promote gambling and take sponsorships to gamble on streams with…

Streamer Félix Lengyel, better-known as xQc, has been for several years the most-watched personality on Twitch and, according to last year's Twitch leak, is the highest-paid star on the service. He's raked in an estimated $8 million since 2019, and is open about the fact that he's spent a lot of it gambling-a few weeks ago he boasted of losing $2…

Felix'xQc' Lengyel explained why he's promoting gambling sponsors on Twitch again despite concerns about its impact on himself and others, claiming viewers only "pick and choose" when it's an issue. xQc stopped promoting gambling sponsors on Twitch in June 2021 after admitting he was "slightly, if not moderately addicted" and realizing how many…

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…

Popular Twitch streamer xQc recently admitted that he lost $1.8 million to gambling over the last month. After news of his losses spread online, his dad called him during a stream to ask if he was okay and to express how worried he was about the streamer's gambling problems. 26-year-old Twitch streamer xQc, real name Félix Lengyel, started his…

Gambling streams are the controversial meta that continue to captivate viewers. And recently, some streamers have revealed that taking a risk with your money doesn't always pay off. Trainwrecks shared some hard truths about one of his massive wins, telling fans that the millions of dollars he won doesn't even touch the debts he's accrued throughout…

Felix "xQc" Lengyel has a complicated relationship with gambling. xQc used to visit gambling sites during his livestreams but stopped after admitting that he was addicted to gambling. While he has previously worried about his addiction in the past, xQc has now decided to embrace what he referred to as a mental illness. xQc may not stream gambling…

xQc is, in many ways, an enigma of the streaming world. He's simultaneously controversial - collecting many bans throughout his tenure - and beloved. Apparently, xQc's real-life behavior is surprisingly polite, and other streamers have spoken out in the past about how nice he is in person. In addition to his behavior on and off stream, xQc is also…

Twitch superstar xQc has been known for streaming gambling-related content for years during his streams. It has got to the point that the 26-year-old has admitted that he has a gambling addiction and considers himself ill. Among the variety of content xQc produces on Twitch, one part is the Gambling Simulator, an online casino where he puts money…

Gambling entertainment has gone beyond the usual casino gaming. It has now embraced a new niche that involves podcasts and streaming of live events by expert gamblers. Both the podcasts and online streams have thousands of followers who religiously consume the content for entertainment, insights, and more. So, how do podcasts and online streams…

Online cryptocurrency casinos like Stake.com, Roobet and Duelbits are not exactly legal in the United States as per the letter of the law. However, the illegality has done very little to stop some of the biggest streamers on Twitch from not only winning hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth in crypto in a single gaming session, but also live…

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…

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…

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…

Twitch released a Creator Update on Wednesday, announcing that they will be prohibiting all links and referral codes related to slots, roulette, and dice games on their service. The new regulations will begin their enforcement Tuesday, August 17th. "To prevent harm and scams created by questionable gambling services that sponsor content on Twitch,…

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…

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…