# What Twitch bans: links, codes and six sites
Twitch has two separate gambling bans, and they are easy to mix up. The first covers a type of game: "We do not allow users to share links or affiliate codes to sites that contain slots, roulette, or dice games."[1] The second covers named sites: "we do not allow the sites below to be streamed on Twitch, or linked to in chat."[1] The first ban applies to every slots, roulette or dice site, listed or not. The second goes further for six sites: you cannot even show them.
| Site | On Twitch | Named in |
|---|---|---|
| stake.com | No streaming, no links | October 2022 |
| rollbit.com | No streaming, no links | October 2022 |
| duelbits.com | No streaming, no links | October 2022 |
| roobet.com | No streaming, no links | October 2022 |
| blaze.com | No streaming, no links | August 2023 |
| gamdom.com | No streaming, no links | August 2023 |
Sources for the table: Twitch's guidelines list the six sites under "We do not allow the following sites or associated domains" and add: "We may identify others as we move forward."[1] The 2022 dates come from Shacknews, which reported that Twitch's statement named "Stake.com, Rollbit.com, Duelbits.com, and Roobet.com".[6] The 2023 dates come from the AP: "The company said it will now prohibit streams of online casinos Blaze and Gamdom, adding to the four sites it banned last October when its new gambling policy went into effect".[7] The rule also covers "associated domains", so other addresses tied to a listed site are covered too.[1]
For the link and code ban, Twitch gives three examples of what you may not do: "Share a referral code to a slots site with your chat", "Include a banner with a link to online roulette games" and "Verbally refer your chat to a site containing dice games".[1] The last one matters: saying a site's name out loud so viewers can find it is treated as a referral, even with no link.
# What Twitch still allows
Three kinds of gambling stream are allowed by name. Twitch: "We do permit broadcasting websites focused on fantasy sports, sports betting, and poker at this time."[1] Note the last three words. Twitch is describing the policy as it stands, not promising it for good.
| You want to | Allowed? | Label? |
|---|---|---|
| Bet on sports live | Yes | Yes |
| Play fantasy sports live | Yes | Yes, if betting on stream |
| Talk about fantasy sports | Yes | Not required |
| Play poker or blackjack | Poker is named as allowed | Yes |
| Play slots on a site not on the list | Not banned by name; no links or codes | Yes, and the Slots category is labelled for you |
| Play on one of the six sites | No | Does not apply |
| Buy lotto tickets on stream | Not addressed as a ban | Not required |
Sources for the table: Twitch says streams must be labelled for "Actively betting on sports or fantasy sports while on-stream" and for "Playing online or IRL slots, poker, or blackjack on-stream", and lists "buying lotto tickets" and "discussing fantasy sports" among things that do not need a label.[2] The guidelines name poker as allowed but do not mention blackjack by name. The label rules do mention it, which shows Twitch expects some blackjack streams, but neither page says which blackjack sites are acceptable.[1][2]
# Six rules that catch streamers out
Twitch's guidelines include enforcement notes, which it describes as "additional examples of what is and isn’t allowed on Twitch".[1] Several of them go beyond what most people think of as streaming a casino.
- A logo counts as a link. "Images or logos containing any of the listed prohibited gambling sites, mentioned above, are not allowed, and are considered the same as sharing direct links to these gambling sites." Twitch's example of a breach: "A logo representing any of the listed prohibited gambling sites on the screen at any time or within your bio."[1]
- You do not have to place a bet to break the rule. "The restriction on prohibited gambling sites applies whether or not you personally participate in gambling activity." The example given: "Watching or restreaming gameplay from any of the prohibited gambling sites listed above."[1]
- Free play versions are banned too. "Free or social versions of the prohibited gambling sites are also prohibited."[1]
- Skins gambling sponsors are out. "Promotion or sponsorship of skins gambling, such as for CSGO skins, is prohibited under our policy."[1]
- Saying the name can be enough. Telling chat where to find a dice site is listed as a breach, with or without a link.[1]
- A VPN counts against you. Twitch says it takes into account "whether streamers use or encourage VPNs to evade geoblocking" when it judges a site.[1]
If you have already been suspended for one of these, how long a Twitch suspension lasts covers suspension lengths and appeals.
# The Gambling label: when you need it
Allowed gambling still needs a label. Twitch: "We require streams to be labeled when they feature live participation in gambling." It also says: "Twitch will automatically label streams within certain gambling categories, like Slots."[2] The rule covers people on your stream as well as you: "This includes content from their co-hosts or invited guests."[2]
Twitch's list of things that do not need the label is specific: "Brief gambling content in a non-gambling focused video game (e.g., playing card games in the Witcher III), appearances of gambling in TV/movies, gambling occurring in the background of a stream as long as it is not featured, math/probability examples involving gambling, buying lotto tickets, discussing fantasy sports, and discussions around gambling risks."[2] So a stream that talks about gambling risks does not need the label. A stream where you place bets does.
# Can viewers gamble or bet on Twitch?
Not with money. None of the Twitch pages read for this guide describe a way to bet real money on Twitch itself. The betting-style features that exist use channel points, which Twitch's Predictions terms tie directly to the points system: "The Predictions Product works with Points, so to use the Predictions Product, a creator must enable Points on their channel."[4] How predictions work is covered in our Twitch predictions guide.
Streamers cannot turn points into a gambling game either. The Channel Points policy says: "Do not create Points redemption opportunities that constitute gambling."[3] The wider points rules are in the channel points guide.
One gap: chat bots that run their own !gamble minigames with the bot's own points. Twitch's Channel Points policy covers Twitch's points, and none of the Twitch pages read for this guide mention third-party bot minigames by name. We could not find a Twitch statement either way.
# Can you gamble on Twitch again? The timeline
People search for whether gambling is allowed on Twitch again, or now, as if the ban had been lifted. The current guidelines show no sign of that. They list six banned sites, the same number reported after the August 2023 expansion.[1][7]
| When | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Links and referral codes to slots, roulette and dice sites banned | Kotaku |
| October 2022 | Streams of four named sites banned | Shacknews |
| August 2023 | Blaze and Gamdom added | AP, NBC News |
| October 2026 | Six sites still listed | Twitch |
The quotes behind the rows. Twitch's 2021 statement, as Kotaku quoted it: "To prevent harm and scams created by questionable gambling services that sponsor content on Twitch, we will prohibit sharing links and/or referral codes to sites that offer slots, roulette, or dice games", with "enforcement will be delayed until August 17, 2021".[5] Shacknews in 2022: "In a statement on September 20, 2022, Twitch laid out the new rules it would be enforcing on October 18, 2022."[6] The AP in 2023: "Twitch said it saw gambling viewership drop by roughly 75% after it implemented the new policy last year", and quoted the company: "Our goal now, as it was last fall, is to protect our community, address predatory behavior, and make Twitch safer".[7]
# Where older coverage differs from today's rules
When we searched this question on 26 October 2026, most of the results were news stories from 2022 and 2023. They were accurate when written, but some of what they say no longer matches the guidelines.
| Question | The news said | Twitch says today |
|---|---|---|
| How many banned sites? | Four, then six | Six, and more may follow |
| What gets a site banned? | Not being licensed in the US or similar | Many factors, licence among them |
| Logos, free versions, restreams? | Not mentioned | All banned for the six sites |
The quotes behind the rows. The AP described the 2022 policy as covering sites that are not "licensed either in the U.S. or in other jurisdictions that provide sufficient consumer protection."[7] Today's guidelines list licensing alongside deposit limits, waiting periods, age checks and VPN use.[1] We searched the saved text of the Shacknews and AP articles for logos, free or social versions and restreaming and found none of them. All three are in today's enforcement notes.[6][7][1]
# Before you go live with a betting stream
If you plan a sports betting, fantasy or poker stream, these checks come straight from the rules above.
- Check the site against the list of six, including any associated domains.[1]
- Turn on the Gambling label if you will place bets live, or pick a category Twitch labels for you.[2]
- Remove links and codes to any site with slots, roulette or dice games, from chat commands, panels and overlays.[1]
- Scan the screen and your bio for logos of the six sites, including sponsor banners.[1]
- Brief your guests. Labels cover "co-hosts or invited guests" too.[2]
- Do not stream through a VPN to reach a site that is blocked where you live.[1]
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# The bottom line
You can gamble on Twitch if you stick to sports betting, fantasy sports or poker, label the stream, and keep away from the six named sites.[1][2] Links and codes to any slots, roulette or dice site are out, and so are logos, free versions and restreams of the six.[1] If an article tells you only four sites are banned, it was written before August 2023.[7]
# FAQ
Can you gamble on Twitch?
Yes, within limits. Twitch allows streams of sports betting, fantasy sports and poker, with the Gambling label when you bet live. It bans links and referral codes to slots, roulette and dice sites, and bans six named casino sites outright.
Is gambling allowed on Twitch again?
The ban has not been lifted. Twitch's Community Guidelines, read on 26 October 2026, still list six banned sites and still ban slots, roulette and dice links and codes.
Can you stream Stake on Twitch?
No. stake.com is one of the six sites Twitch bans from being streamed or linked in chat. Its logo on screen or in your bio is treated the same as a link.
Can you stream slots on Twitch?
Not on the six named sites. On other sites, slots are not banned by name, but you cannot share links or codes, the stream must be labelled, and Twitch may add more sites to the list.
Can you stream sports betting on Twitch?
Yes. Twitch's guidelines permit sports betting streams. If you place bets live on stream, you need the Gambling label.
Can you stream poker on Twitch?
Yes. Poker is named as allowed. Playing poker on stream needs the Gambling label.
Can I watch or react to someone gambling on a banned site?
Not on stream. Twitch says the ban applies whether or not you bet yourself, and lists watching or restreaming gameplay from the six sites as a breach.
Can viewers bet money on Twitch?
Not through Twitch features. Predictions and other points features use channel points, and the Channel Points policy says streamers may not create point redemptions that constitute gambling.
Do I need the Gambling label if I only talk about gambling?
No. Twitch lists discussions around gambling risks, discussing fantasy sports and buying lotto tickets among things that do not need the label. Live participation in gambling does.
Why did Twitch ban gambling sites?
Twitch's 2021 statement cited harm and scams from questionable gambling services. In 2023 it said its goal was to protect its community, address predatory behaviour and make Twitch safer.