Glücksspielinhalte auf Twitch

Twitch, an American live-streaming platform, showcases gaming and e-sports content. Despite this focus, illegal gambling content is also promoted. Streamers engage in illegal gambling and encourage viewers to follow suit. Twitch faces criticism for allowing this and is now cracking down on unauthorized content to comply with laws.

Prozess gegen deutschen Influencer wegen Twitch-Werbung

German influencer Ron Bielecki is accused of promoting illegal gambling on Twitch and YouTube without a proper license, facing legal consequences. Authorities are vigilant against such promotions by influencers due to their influence on young audiences susceptible to illegal gambling.

Werbung für illegales Glücksspiel auch auf anderen Plattformen

Platforms like YouTube also struggle with unlicensed gambling promotions. Monitoring all streams for legality, especially with Twitch’s vast user base, is challenging. As some gaming platforms permit full-fledged gambling streams, legal conflicts may arise in the future.

Twitch droht Verbot in Schweden

Recent reports highlight how Swedish Twitch streamers advertise illegal gambling, risking legal repercussions, including potential bans. Advertisements by influencers urging viewers to engage in unlicensed gambling activity violate Swedish gambling laws.

Wie wird Twitch gegen das Problem vorgehen?

Twitch currently blocks streams promoting illegal gambling without proper licenses or youth protection. However, it struggles to detect all violations, allowing illegal gambling ads to persist. The platform faces difficulty in monitoring all content and preventing unauthorized gambling promotions, potentially leading to legal consequences in multiple countries.