Streaming Platform Kick Allows Users to Ban Gambling and Bikini Content - Newstbt.com

Gone are the days when users had to rely solely on algorithms to be exposed to streaming content on platforms. Kick, an emerging competitor of Twitch, has now empowered users by allowing them to control the content they receive, including the ability to block any gambling or bikini related material.

The streaming landscape has evolved to provide a personalized and customized experience in a highly competitive climate. Additionally, certain topics like gambling have become more controversial lately, resulting in Twitch encountering a major issue. Kick.com, backed by Stake.com and streamer Trainwreckstv, who grew his fame and profit from Twitch gambling, is making changes in response to popular opinion. Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa recently joined Kick, and the platform is now introducing features allowing users to block certain gambling content. This new configuration gives streamers and viewers more control over their feeds, while still maintaining user preferences. Personalized for each user, this may be a smart solution.

Personalized Feeds, the Smart Solution

In recent weeks, Kick has gained a lot of traction since its launch earlier this year, convincing established streamers like xQc and Amouranth to switch over with its unique compensation model. Trainwreckstv was the first to take the leap on the platform, working hard to bring in new streamers. On July 3, 2023, Trainwreck announced that users could now fully control what content appears in their feed, allowing them to customize their experience exactly the way they want it. The new feature makes it easy for viewers to curate their feed according to their interests with just a few simple clicks.

Are you looking for a way to block gambling-related or hot tub and bikini content? It can be found in the “Settings” tab at the bottom of the display. There are two boxes that will grant you the power to limit your exposure to this content. Once you make your selection(s), you can switch back to the primary Kick page and see that the streams are no longer there. This feature is particularly helpful for those wanting to track their own viewing habits or to monitor their children’s viewing choices. It should be noted that these gaming options only run for slots and casino games, leaving the door open for Kick to continue carrying other forms of gambling content, including sports betting streams. Last October, Twitch began enforcing a policy that banned all gambling sites unless they were able to obtain a US gaming license or something else with sufficient consumer protection – including slots and other casino games. This may signal that the online streaming wars are heating up.

Online Streaming Wars Heat Up

The user has the choice to enable this feature or not, and it won’t change the viewing experience unless they take that option. Kick has implemented these customizable options to foster interactivity between their users, and it looks like they’re aiming to create an attractive platform for both users and content creators. Twitch has also been looking to revitalize their platform in order to keep up with Kick. From a content provider’s view, the revenue-sharing agreement that Kick provides is too good to pass up – they give up to 95% of the money made to the person making the content, whereas Twitch takes up to 50%. Despite this, Kick still have a lot of work to do before they catch up to Twitch completely.

Twitch’s most recent figures reveal that it boasts a total of 140 million subscribers and 16.2 million streamers.