Twitch Under Scrutiny: Sweden Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling and Users Report Service Outages
Recent reports highlight increasing regulatory actions and technical issues affecting Twitch. Sweden's Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has launched a crackdown on Twitch streamers promoting illegal gambling, targeting influencers who advertise unlicensed casinos and interact with viewers in real time. This enforcement follows a spring 2025 investigation revealing violations of Swedish gambling laws, which prohibit marketing gambling services without proper licensing. Authorities have warned that ongoing monitoring will continue, with potential for stricter legal actions if violations persist. The platform's popularity among young audiences has raised concerns about gambling addiction, prompting calls for tighter regulations worldwide, including in Kenya and Brazil, where similar measures are being implemented. Meanwhile, Twitch users are experiencing technical disruptions, with reports of the platform being down due to 'Stream Info Failed To Update' errors as of June 12, 2025. This outage has affected viewers and streamers, adding to the platform's recent challenges. The combined issues of regulatory crackdowns and technical difficulties underscore the ongoing scrutiny and operational hurdles facing Twitch as it navigates increasing regulatory pressures and technical stability concerns.
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