Twitch announces a ban on streaming unlicensed gambling sites, including slots, roulette and dice websites, starting next month.
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Twitch had already prohibited users from sharing links or referral codes to sites that feature slots, roulette or dice games. It said it is enacting the new policy because it has"seen some people circumvent those rules and expose our community to potential harm." Twitch's new ban on the streaming of sites"that include slots, roulette, or dice games that aren’t licensed either in the U.S. or other jurisdictions that provide sufficient consumer protection" will go into effect Oct. 18, it said in its Twitter statement. Specifics about the updates to the policy will be shared before the rules take effect.Pokimane celebrated Twitch’s announcement Tuesday,Hasan Piker, who goes by Hasanabi on Twitch, also expressed enthusiasm.