Amazon-Owned Twitch Bans Crypto Gambling Streaming 

Twitch bans crypto gambling streaming after backlash.

Live streaming giant Twitch announced a ban on crypto gambling streaming after a recent backlash.

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Top Twitch personalities had announced multi-million dollar sponsorship deals with crypto gambling websites that are not registered in the US or other jurisdictions.

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Amazon-owned streaming company Twitch will ban live streaming of gambling sites like Stake.com, Rollbit and Duelbits.com.

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The ban on crypto gambling streaming goes into effect October 18.

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Twitch said in a statement on Twitter that crypto gambling streaming exposes their community to potential harm.

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Twitch celebrities playing slots, Blackjack and other games of chance continue to attract a higher number of viewers.

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Sites like Stake.com sponsor the biggest influencers for upwards of $1 million a month, according to a streamer.

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