Asmongold blasts Twitch over gambling ads, calling out streamers for what he sees as hypocrisy
Asmongold criticizes Twitch for allowing gambling ads despite creators' public opposition, accusing them of hypocrisy and complicity.Summary
Asmongold has strongly criticized Twitch for continuing to run gambling-related advertisements during streams, even after banning streams directly tied to unregulated casino sites. He argues that allowing ads for sports betting and fantasy sports creates a contradiction, undermining creators who publicly condemn gambling. Asmongold stated that streamers running ads are effectively supporting gambling and should refrain from further “virtue signaling” about its harms. He acknowledges the irony of streaming on Kick, a platform backed by a gambling site, but emphasizes his call for consistency: Twitch and its creators cannot simultaneously profit from gambling and claim a moral stance against it. His core argument isn’t necessarily for stricter bans, but for honesty and an end to what he perceives as performative outrage.
(Source：Times of India)