YouTube News In The Gambling

A USA-based live streaming platform called Twitch (owned by Amazon) was originally designed for users to channel and provide commentary on video games. But of course, not one online platform in the world goes without a few individuals using it for completely unrelated purposes. Even strange ones like ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response), fortune telling, ladies in bikinis releasing intestinal gases, and more. But now Twitch has a new "genre" to deal with - channels streaming illegal gambling. 

YouTube has been on a spree this past year, banning channels, shadowbanning videos, and even restricting users from saying certain words. Yes, you read that right - you cannot say some words, or your video will get deleted or demonetized. Believe it or not, there is now a whole list of things you’re not allowed to say. Here’s one for you - the word “spanking” can get you demonetized.