Twitch Gambling Sponsorship Guidelines 2026: Complete Compliance Guide
Twitch updated gambling sponsorship rules in 2026. This comprehensive guide ensures you stay compliant while maximizing sponsorship revenue.
SkinBet Agency Team
Platform Compliance Experts
Navigating Twitch's gambling policies has become a full-time job for many creators. With the 2026 updates, the platform has made it clear: compliance is not optional. One mistake can lead to an immediate and permanent ban.
What's Allowed in 2026?
Twitch still allows certain types of gambling content, provided they meet specific criteria:
Licensed Platforms
Promotion of sites licensed in the US or other jurisdictions with strong consumer protections is generally allowed.
Sports Betting & Poker
These remain the most "safe" categories for sponsorship, provided you use the correct category tags.
Skins Gambling (CS2/Rust)
Allowed, but with strict requirements for age-gating and clear disclosure of odds.
The "Banned" List
As of 2026, Twitch has explicitly banned the promotion of:
- Unlicensed slots, roulette, and dice games.
- Sites that do not have sufficient KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures.
- Sharing referral links or codes to prohibited sites in chat or on-screen.
Compliance Checklist
✓ Use the "Paid Promotion" disclosure tool in your stream settings.
✓ Include "#ad" or "#sponsored" in your stream title.
✓ Set your stream to "Mature Content" (18+).
✓ Ensure your chatbot includes regular gambling awareness messages.
✓ Never target or encourage minors to gamble.
The Future of Gambling on Twitch
While the rules are getting stricter, the revenue potential remains high. Brands are willing to pay a premium for creators who can prove they are 100% compliant. By following these guidelines, you not only protect your channel but also make yourself more attractive to high-end sponsors.
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