Summary
- "Danish Regulator Intensifies Action Against Unlicensed Websites"
- The regulator achieves a second victory in legal action against streamers.
- Twitch is strictly regulated regarding gambling.
Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, announced a DKK10,000 fine for a Twitch streamer accused of promoting unlicensed gambling websites to local audiences. The authority first detected the violations in 2023 and subsequently referred the case to the police, resulting in the recommended fine. This marks the second successful intervention by the Danish Gambling Authority in cases involving streamers advertising unlicensed gambling sites or their products.
Twitch’s gambling rules and how they impact streamers
Twitch has been working to tighten its regulations on gambling-related streams by introducing stricter rules in 2022 and 2023. The platform aims to reduce the influence of streamers promoting unlicensed gambling websites in the United States. As a result, many content creators have migrated to Kick, a platform supported by Stake. Kick does not restrict gambling but allows users to block gambling content if they choose. Viewers who meet the legal gambling age can watch gambling streams if they wish. Meanwhile, technology companies are enhancing their gambling regulations, as shown by Google's introduction of new advertising rules in mid-April to target unapproved gambling sites.
