UKGC to investigate unlicensed gambling streams

The commission is working with Twitch in order to prevent unlicensed sites being advertised on the platform.

UK.- The UK Gambling Commission is in talks with Twitch after a Eurogamer investigation found that two sites played by streamers were unlicensed. It is currently illegal for unlicensed sites to be promoted on streaming sites.

The commission asked Eurogamer to withhold the names of the two sites in order to prevent promotion. “We do not talk about individual cases but I can explain our approach to unlicensed sites. When illegal gambling websites are brought to our attention we take a number of proportionate steps to protect consumers in Britain,” said a spokesperson of the UKGC.

“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. We are currently working with Twitch to prevent unlicensed sites being advertised on their platform,” added the spokesperson.