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    Nyaxxy_ commented  · 

    100% agree. Gambling is a predatory market, full of exploitation and risk. Streamers who participate in gambling streams such as Slots, are broadcasting this problematic and addicting behaviour to many users under gambling age and/or in precarious financial situations. Gambling is an issue that plagues society, especially those financial insecurity and these streams facilitate this addiction.

    I have witnessed first hand the affect that an exposure to gambling has on young people, with many of my friends becoming addicted while still in school, and this was from a localised exposure from friends or family. The affect that streamers doing Gambling Sponsorships or proactively gambling to their audience of anywhere between 100 and 100k viewers, can cause a real and damaging affect on impressionable individuals. I find it predatory and dangerous, especially to those who are young or in financial insecurity.

    I do not believe that gambling, is content that should be on the platform as approximately 40%of twitch users are between 16 and 24 years old, and are extremely vulnerable to this addiction, especially when their favourite twitch celebrity/personality is broadcasting and promoting this.

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