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YouTube's New Gambling Policy Sparks Outrage Among Poker Streamers
Live Poker & StreamingMay 1, 2025·1 min read

YouTube's New Gambling Policy Sparks Outrage Among Poker Streamers


YouTube has updated its policies on gambling content, affecting many streamers. The platform updated its gambling content policy on March 19, 2025, banning links to uncertified gambling sites and restricting access to content with gambling ads to users over 18.

YouTube's new policy restricts access to content with gambling ads to users over 18 and bans links to uncertified gambling sites. YouTube's new policy may result in age restrictions and demonetization for poker content creators. Streamers like GazzyB1233 and Brad Owen have reported receiving strikes and demonetization due to YouTube's new policy.

Streamers like GazzyB1233 and Brad Owen have reported receiving strikes and demonetization due to YouTube's new policy. YouTube's new policy may result in age restrictions and demonetization for poker content creators.

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