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\"\"Twitch the online streaming giant is currently in talks with the UK Gambling Commission<\/strong> (UKGC) after proof has emerged that two unlicensed gaming sites were streamed on the site. This was revealed in a recent investigation that targeted the illegal online gambling industry.<\/p>\n

Eurogamer’s investigation<\/a> showed that ads for two unlicensed site were being promoted on the Twitch streaming site. <\/p>\n

Multiple casino streamers have displayed the ads in various images in links. What is worse is that multiple games from both sites are being streamed in the popular casino section of Twitch.<\/p>\n

Under UK law, it is illegal for any gambling site to operate in the UK<\/a> without permission from the UKGC. The UKGC has requested Eurogamer to withhold the names of the two sites while they carry out an investigation of their own.<\/p>\n

In a statement, a spokesperson for the UKGC said <\/p>\n

When illegal gambling websites are brought to our attention we take a number of proportionate steps to protect consumers in Britain. This will initially involve assessment of whether the site is actually used by consumers in Britain, and then may include engagement with the site owners, and ultimately working closely with advertising and payment providers to cut off sources of customers and access to funds<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The UKGC is already in talks with Twitch about them streaming unlicensed casino websites and a decision on the matter will likely be taken once the UKGC completes their own internal investigation.<\/p>\n

Illegal Gambling Streaming<\/h2>\n

Twitch’s casino game category<\/a> has seen a lot of traffic in recent years. Though mainly known for PC gaming like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4<\/strong> and Red Dead Redemption 2<\/strong>, streams of online casino games are becoming a popular feature on the site. The casino section on the streaming website recently hit 77,027 viewers on Sunday night \u2013 02 December. <\/p>\n

A lot of Twitch casino viewers like to watch players try their luck at slot games. These streams often reach thousands of viewers, even though the player may not be providing any commentary at all. All of the streams advertise online casinos. This is done by either prominently displaying a link to the casino as an ad or actually playing a game on the site. <\/p>\n

Twitch was unavailable for comment on the issue but as of now both illegal casino sites are still being advertised on the site. The UKGC pointed out that issues like this continue to blur the lines between video games, social media and online gambling. The UK gambling watchdog pointed out that they were aware of the danger that this posed to young people<\/a> and confirmed that they were taking steps, alongside 17 other international gambling regulators to deal with such concerns. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. 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