Twitch updates gambling policy, will no longer allow streaming of unlicensed sites

1 year 7 months ago

Twitch will be changing its stance on gambling content next month, following outcry over a scam involving a prominent streamer.

The company shared a statement via Twitter, acknowledging that gambling has been "a big topic of discussion in the community" and stating that it has been actively reviewing its policies since the last time it updated them.

At present, the site's policy bans the sharing of links or referral codes to any websites featuring slots, roulette or dice games. But Twitch recognises that some users have managed to "circumvent those roles and expose our community to potential harm."

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James Batchelor