Famous streamer xQc recently brought attention to the problem of gambling streams that are still popular despite recent bans and publicly attacked people who once spoke out against such content but have since kept quiet on the subject.
Twitch gambling streams saw tremendous growth in popularity, which led to both success and heated disputes. Many well-known Twitch personalities partnered with gambling companies, but when questions about the morality and legality of these streams arose, Twitch was under increasing pressure to take a stand.
Twitch decided to prohibit “unlicensed” gambling content in late 2022 as a result of the debate surrounding gambling streams. Twitch targeted well-known Twitch users like xQc and Trainwreck who frequented well-known gambling websites in order to successfully enforce this ban. Twitch also reaffirmed its dedication to continuously tracking down and detecting any new websites that would transgress its modified gambling-related policies. The inconsistent nature of Twitch’s gambling restriction was recently brought to light by Trainwreck, which showed a number of broadcasts that were still active on the site and openly playing slot machines and online casino games.
As a result, xQc, a streamer who frequently gambled before the gambling ban, called out other streamers and viewers who had neglected to condemn lesser channels for continuing to broadcast gambling streams. xQc remarked that if these detractors honestly thought their opposition to gambling streams was the correct thing to do, then should be consistent in their activities and keep acting in that way.
xQc stressed the importance of keeping all streamers accountable for their conduct, regardless of their notoriety or fan base. For the ban system on the platform to be successful and credible, xQc contends that it must be applied equally and uniformly to all users. This is a valid point of view since it emphasizes the importance of all streamers abiding by Twitch’s rules, regardless of their level of fame, influence, or audience size.
Despite the platform’s strict prohibition policies, it appears that the streaming categories for slots and virtual casinos still exist on Twitch.
The persistence can be attributed to Twitch’s hesitant response to the problem, which has permitted a sizable community to grow and prosper in this controversial area. Although Twitch may wish to immediately outlaw these gambling shows, it is concerned about the possibility of losing a sizable portion of its audience.
