Twitch Alters Gambling Content Policy Following Controversy

Twitch has announced changes to its policy about gambling streams after several prominent streamers threatened a boycott.

Following boycott threats, Twitch has announced policy changes around gambling content on the platform. A policy update on Oct. 18 will “prohibit streaming of gambling sites that include slots, roulette, or dice games that aren’t licensed either in the U.S. or other jurisdictions that provide sufficient consumer protection.” This includes sites such as Stake.com, Rollbit.com, Duelbits.com, and Roobet.com.

While the platform does not currently allow links or referral codes to these sites, they said this change should address circumvention of the rules. However, Twitch will continue allowing streams around sports betting, fantasy sports, and poker. Additional changes to gambling content policy seem to be coming soon as well.

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