Twitch \u201cmonitoring\u201d controversial gambling streams that could be illegal PixabayAmazon-owned streaming platform Twitch is closely monitoring gambling content, which has grown significantly in viewership in 2021, thanks to some big names taking part, and big-money sponsorships. Most notably, Tyler \u2018Trainwrecks\u2019 Niknam has been at the forefront of the gambling trend, and claiming that he has lost upwards of $2 million in the process. Other big names on Twitch, including the most-watched streamer, xQc, and rising star Adin Ross, have also done sponsored gambling streams. However, the trend has come under increasing scrutiny, both for its legality and morality. According to a new report, Twitch is keeping a close eye on the trend. In a statement to WIRED, Twitch said, \u201cWe strictly prohibit illegal content and activity on the service, and take action in all verified incidents of illegal gambling that are reported to us. Our Community Guidelines make clear that \u2018[Streamers] must respect all applicable local, national, and international laws while using our services.\u201d They also said that they were \u201cclosely monitoring gambling content,\u201d and their goal is to create \u201ca safe, positive experience for all users of our service.\u201d Are Twitch gambling streams legal? WIRED\u2019s report also states that \u201cA lot of the gambling promoted on Twitch is illegal or unregulated and poses definite risks for consumers, vulnerable adults, and adolescents or underage children,\u201d according to Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Twitch\u2019s terms of service do make specific mention of gambling streams, while rival platforms YouTube and Facebook Gaming prohibit streams showing gambling sites that have not been reviewed. Slots was the 14th most-watched category on Twitch in June, with names like Trainwrecks, xQc, Xposed and Yassou making up the top 10 streamers for hours watched. It\u2019s also of note that Slots is one of the only popular categories on Twitch not to feature a custom-made image for display. Some streamers have now stopped any gambling content, now dubbed \u2018gamba streams\u2019 by the community, as they were concerned about encouraging viewers to get involved, especially younger viewers. xQc quit gambling streams after revealing the alarming number of fans who had used his sign-up code. Mizkif, who was offered tens of thousands per hour for a sponsored gambling stream, has also called on Twitch to take action. Dexerto has reached out to Twitch for comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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