YouTube cracks down on gambling videos trying to lure viewers to unapproved sites
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YouTube is cracking down on content related to gambling as sports betting and other online prediction markets have taken off in the United States.
YouTube is cracking down on content related to gambling as sports betting and other online prediction markets have taken off in the United States. The platform announced Tuesday it will no longer allow content that directs users to “unapproved” gambling websites through links, images, text, logos or verbal references. YouTube defines unapproved gambling sites as those that don’t meet local legal requirements and haven’t been reviewed by YouTube or parent company Google. The update builds on YouTube’s existing policy prohibiting linking to external sites that violate its rules, including unapproved gambling sites. “We’ve strengthened our policies that prohibit content directing viewers to unapproved gambling websites or applications,” YouTube spokesperson Boot Bullwinkle told CNN exclusively ahead of the Tuesday announcement. “We will also begin age-restricting content that promotes online casinos.” With the update, users under the age of 18 and those who are not logged in will not be able to view content that depicts or promotes online betting sites. Online sports betting has become a massive business since the Supreme Court allowed states to legalize sports gambling in 2018. With its rise, other types of online betting, such as on the outcome of elections, have also become popular.
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YouTube is cracking down on content related to gambling as sports betting and other online prediction markets have taken off in the United States.
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