Prominent Twitch streamers, including Pokimane, Mizkif, and more, have demanded the service regulate gambling streams after another streamer with a gambling addiction scammed followers and fans out of over $200,000.
, Sliker explained that he had frequently borrowed money from those around him after lying about where the money was going. The streamer started gambling with skins frombut eventually found he could bet on the game with real money, escalating things further. Sliker expressed remorse for his actions and promised to pay back those he owed.skins had become a massive market valued as high as $7 billion that year.
In response to Sliker’s confession, many prominent Twitch streamers such as Imane “Pokimane” Anys, Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo, and Devin Nash have demanded the platform to ban or regulate gambling streams. In recent years, it has become increasingly popular foras they bet large sums on slots, loot boxes, and more. Some streamers even have lucrative sponsorships with casinos.
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