Twitch Streamers Threaten Holiday Boycott Over Gambling Content Concerns
Twitch streamers, including Mizkif, recently threatened to boycott the platform during the 2022 holiday season over concerns about gambling content. This comes after Twitch banned unregulated gambling streams in October 2022.
Mizkif, known for his variety streaming, announced a partnership with Stake, a gambling platform, last week. This decision has sparked controversy among the streaming community. Trainwreck, another streamer, has been vocal about Mizkif's change in stance, accusing him and others like Pokimane and HasanAbi of hypocrisy. They are seen as prioritising popularity and viewer counts over potential addiction issues.
xQc, a popular streamer, has deferred his opinion on Mizkif's partnership to Trainwreck. It's worth noting that Mizkif previously declined an offer from Stake to stream gambling content for $35,000 per hour, indicating a shift in his position.
The situation surrounding gambling content on Twitch remains tense. Streamers are divided over the issue, with some criticising others for changing their stances. The platform's ban on unregulated gambling streams has not fully resolved the matter, as partnerships like Mizkif's with Stake continue to raise concerns.
