As concerns about the existence of gambling streams on the site have grown, Twitch has announced a huge adjustment to its policy.
Twitch posted on Twitter that it would not allow gambling websites that offer dice, slots, and other games that are not licensed in the US and other countries that "provide sufficient consumer protection" to stream their content.
The streaming platform promises to make the full text of the policy change and additional information available before Oct. 18, when it will go into effect.
"Gambling content on Twitch has been a big topic of discussion in the community, and something we've been actively reviewing since our last policy update in this area," the platform said in a statement posted on Twitter.
"While we prohibit sharing links or referral codes to all sites that include slots, roulette, or dice games, we've seen some people circumvent those rules and expose our community to potential harm."
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— Twitch (@Twitch) September 20, 2022
List of Banned Websites
Some of the most well-known websites are currently on the prohibited list, including Stake.com, Rollbit.com, Duelbits.com, and Roobet.com.
Twitch added that it might include more websites as it goes forward with the policy change. Hence, we could see more websites on the prohibited list soon.
However, Twitch will continue to allow websites that concentrate on particular forms of gambling content, such as poker, fantasy sports, and sports betting, to be streamed on their platform.
Twitch released the statement in response to threats from some of the platform's most well-known streamers, like Pokimane and DevinNash, to stop using the platform during the week of Christmas if gambling streams and sponsorships are not prohibited.
The influencers came together after one streamer confessed to bilking viewers and other streamers out of about $200,000 to fund his Counter-Strike: Global Offensive addiction, as per Engadget.
According to Kotaku, CS:GO features include weapon skins with real-world monetary worth that are used as casino chips on gambling websites.
The information significantly revived the debate around gambling streaming on Twitch, with individuals noting that they might encourage dishonest behavior by streamers and harm the site's younger users.
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Written by Joaquin Victor Tacla
