Ofcom: Significant advancements are claimed in the classification of gambling content on Twitch
Twitch, a platform owned by Azamon, has recently been scrutinized for its handling of gambling content, particularly given its large underage audience. Despite implementing changes to its content classification guidelines, many are questioning why Twitch's management hasn't taken the more straightforward approach of outright banning gambling streams. This concern is especially pertinent considering how easily minors can alter their birthdates during registration, effectively bypassing age restrictions and exposing themselves to gambling content.
The recent report from The Office of Communications (Ofcom) sheds light on the effectiveness of Twitch's new content labeling system, which was introduced in June 2023. These guidelines require streamers to accurately label their streams if they contain mature themes, including gambling. According to the report, prior to these changes, only 65% of gambling streams were correctly labeled as mature. While the new system has improved labeling accuracy, the core issue remains unaddressed—underage viewers can still easily access gambling content.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that many popular streamers on Twitch are promoting gambling, often playing with fake money or endorsing casinos with reduced RTP rates. These streamers, who should be setting an example for responsible behavior, are instead luring young viewers into the world of gambling under false pretenses. As a result, most of these streamers have landed on our blacklist for unethical practices.
Given the platform's massive influence and the vulnerability of its audience, the question arises: why hasn't Twitch simply banned gambling streams altogether? Allowing this content to persist, while knowing that minors can easily access it, is tantamount to advertising gambling to underage viewers. It’s time for Twitch to take a stronger stance and prioritize the safety and well-being of its users over the profits generated from gambling streams.



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Twitch is playing a dangerous game by allowing gambling streams to continue. With so many underage viewers, they’re essentially promoting gambling to kids—this needs to end now.
It’s frustrating to see popular streamers promoting gambling, often with fake money, while their young audiences watch. Twitch needs to step up and stop this unethical behavior.
Changing your birthdate during registration is so simple, and Twitch knows it. If they really cared about their audience, they’d take a stand and ban gambling content altogether.
It’s shocking that Twitch hasn’t banned gambling streams yet, especially when they know how easy it is for minors to access this content. Protecting young viewers should be their top priority!