During a recent stream, popularTwitchstreamer xQc has slammed the platform for what he perceives as double standards in enforcing its policies, as Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr was allowed to stream himself engaging in gambling content on Twitch, despite the platform’s recent ban on such activities. The rise in popularity of gambling streams onTwitch has been both a boon and a source of controversy.
While many Twitch personalities have found success through partnerships with gambling companies, the ethics, and legality of these streams have been called into question, leading to pressure on Twitch to take action. As a result,Twitch made the decision to ban all unlicensed gambling contentin late 2022, targeting popular gambling websites often used by well-known Twitch streamers like xQc and Trainwreck. However, despite several months since the ban, Twitch continues to receive criticism from popular streamers who highlight the platform’s inconsistencies in enforcing the ban.
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In a recent incident,Twitchstar xQc called out the platform for its lack of consistency in enforcing its rules. During a live stream, xQc’s chat directed him to Neymar Jr’s stream, where the soccer star was openly gambling thousands of dollars. xQc was shocked by what he saw and immediately reacted by criticizing Twitch’s apparent double standards. Expressing his frustration, xQc pointed out that it was unfair that some streamers were allowed to engage in activities that would result in others being banned. He argued that Twitch seemed to pick and choose which streamers to enforce its rules on, depending on the current outrage situation.
Despite some chat members trying to justify the situation, xQc remained steadfast in his argument. Furthermore, xQc noted that Twitch’s ban on online gambling included all forms of gambling, not just specific websites. He is not alone in his criticism, asTrainwreck also recently highlighted Twitch’s inconsistenciesin enforcing its gambling ban. Trainwreck demonstrated the hypocrisy of the ban by showcasing multiple streams that were still up on Twitch, openly playing slots and virtual casino games.
It remains to be seen how Twitch will respond to these criticisms, but it is clear that thedebate around Twitch gambling contentis far from over. The inconsistent enforcement of the ban has led to frustration and criticism from several streamers, who feel that Twitch is not holding all streamers to the same standards. The ongoing controversy highlights the difficulties that platforms face in balancing the interests of their users and the broader community and the need for clearer and more consistent policies.
