Unlicensed casino websites are being streamed on Twitch, UK gambling watchdog confirms

The UK Gambling Commission is currently in talks with Twitch after a Eurogamer investigation confirmed two sites played by streamers were unlicensed.

As discovered by Eurogamer, adverts for the two unlicensed sites are currently promoted on Twitch. The sites have been advertised by multiple casino streamers in the form of images and links in video descriptions, and games from both are often streamed in the hugely-popular casino game section.

It is illegal for online casinos without a licence from the Gambling Commission to operate in the UK. Eurogamer has withheld the names of the two sites at the request of the Gambling Commission in order to prevent promotion.

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