Twitch adds new notes clarifying its gambling rules, more

A frequently asked question is whether Twitch allows gambling streams, and the popular streaming platform has introduced new enforcement notes to better answer the question by clarifying its rules.

Twitch has rules and guidelines in place to ensure the platform is adheres to certain guidelines set for both its streamers and viewers. The platform takes these rules seriously and action is taken swiftly against any who run up against them. There has been some uproar about select streamers not being equitably punished, and Twitch has made a continual effort to refine its guidelines to better respond to these criticisms.

On June 9, Twitch Support’s X account tweeted that enforcement notes are being added to make it easier for streamers to follow the platform’s community guidelines. The added notes cover dangerous driving, unauthorized sharing of private information, and gambling rules. Gambling streams have long been prohibited on Twitch, and these notes affect that content.

Twitch clarifies dangerous driving rules, other standards

Dangerous driving that can lead to dire consequences and is now prohibited on Twitch, with the platform making clear it will take action against streamers who break related rules.

Twitch added the new enforcement notes in its community guidelines. The streaming platform also made clear that gambling streams are still prohibited on the platform. The new notes in fact go even further, extending the ban to specifically cover the promotion and sponsorship of video game skins gambling. Players who bet on esports via in-game skins rather than real-world money will now be suspended under these extended rules and guidelines.

Streamers are also not allowed to broadcast free versions of any prohibited gambling sites and platforms. Fantasy sports, general sports betting and esports betting, and some games associated with betting including poker remain allowed and can still be streamed on Twitch.

Dangerous driving while streaming has become a big issue, especially with streamers wanting to interact with their chat while on the road. This can lead to them moving their hands away from the steering wheel or their eyes being distracted from the road. Twitch has now explicitly stated that action will be taken against streamers who read their chat messages or put their hands on their mobile devices for too long whlie driving. The platform recommends streamers use text-to-voice services and set up their devices for hands-free use before driving.

Twitch has also added notes for sensitive private information being shared. The platform states that normal conversational information can be shared freely on streams. A streamer can ask a viewer for their real name, for example. But more private personal information that can be misused isn’t allowed on the platform. Taking sensitive information that can be used to physically or financially harm someone is explicitly prohibited on Twitch.