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The Twitch gambling policy, subscription splits and Kick’s link to Stake, with dates and sources.
| Category | Twitch | Kick |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling policy | Since 18 October 2022, streaming of slots, roulette and dice sites not licensed in the US or in jurisdictions with sufficient consumer protection is barred. Sports betting, fantasy sports and poker were left allowed (Shacknews; WUNC). | More lenient on gambling content than Twitch (Epidemic Sound). Launched weeks after the Twitch rule (Everything PR). |
| Subscription split | Twitch keeps 50% of regular subscriptions, 40% or 30% for Plus Program streamers | Kick keeps 5%, creators get 95% (Epidemic Sound; Everything PR) |
| Casino link | None stated in our sources | Kick and Stake share a parent company, Easygo (Everything PR; Epidemic Sound) |
| Users | Not stated: we found no confirmed current figure | 100 million users reported April 2026 (NetInfluencer; Gens d’Internet) |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 20 September 2022 | Twitch announces the gambling policy change (Shacknews) |
| 18 October 2022 | The policy takes effect. Stake.com, Rollbit.com, Duelbits.com and Roobet.com are named as examples (Shacknews; WUNC) |
| Late 2022 | Kick becomes publicly available, with official launch dated January 2023 by one source (Everything PR; Epidemic Sound) |
| June 2023 | xQc signs a two-year, non-exclusive Kick deal reported at up to $100 million. TweakTown puts the base value at nearly $70 million, with incentives lifting it to $100 million (Shacknews; TweakTown) |
| April 2026 | Kick reports 100 million users (NetInfluencer; Gens d’Internet) |
Twitch’s rule is about licensing. It targets slots, roulette and dice sites that are not licensed in the US or in jurisdictions with sufficient consumer protection, and it also bans sharing referral links to them. It is not a ban on all gambling content. Check Twitch’s current guidelines, since policies change.
Streams are marketing as well as entertainment. Gambling streams can carry sponsorship, and Kick shares an owner with Stake. A streamed win is a selected outcome, see the reported record wins.
The house edge applies on every platform. It does not depend on where you watch (Wikipedia; TheGameHaus).
Set limits first. Use deposit and loss limits in your account settings, and check that online gambling is legal where you live. If gambling is causing you harm, BeGambleAware and GamCare offer free, confidential support.
Terms differ between operators and change often. Check the game list, the licence and the terms before you deposit.
Since 18 October 2022 Twitch has barred streaming of slots, roulette and dice sites that are not licensed in the US or in jurisdictions with sufficient consumer protection. Sports betting, fantasy sports and poker were left allowed. Check Twitch’s current guidelines, as policies change.
Stake.com, Rollbit.com, Duelbits.com and Roobet.com were named as examples, and Twitch said it might identify others.
Kick keeps 5% of subscription revenue, so creators get 95%. Twitch keeps 50% of regular subscriptions, or 40% and 30% for Plus Program streamers.
A two-year, non-exclusive deal signed in June 2023, reported at up to $100 million. TweakTown reports a base value of nearly $70 million, with incentives lifting it to $100 million.
Last checked 18 October 2026. Figures are as reported by the sources listed; they have not been audited by Cocktailspins.