A temporary hiccup is affecting Hustler Casino Live (HCL), which is well-known for its high-stakes poker streams. After a week-long ban by YouTube, HCL was forced to move its content to another platform. The well-liked poker webcast, which regularly drew tens of thousands of people, abruptly moved to Twitch for the duration.
Transition to Twitch Amid YouTube Ban
Hustler Casino Live wasted no time after the YouTube ban, announcing on X (formerly Twitter) that it would switch to Twitch for its upcoming shows. The premiere of “Max Pain Monday” at 5 p.m. marked HCL’s debut on Twitch. While YouTube remains the platform with the largest audience for the poker channel, boasting over 360,000 subscribers and hosting events like the Million Dollar Game, Twitch offers a temporary solution.
Co-owner Ryan Feldman discussed the issue with PokerNews, sharing his frustration over YouTube’s lack of communication. He suspects the platform’s policies on advertisers may have triggered the ban, but he couldn’t obtain detailed information. Feldman commented, “It’s almost impossible to talk to anyone and get this resolved.”
The suspension has raised concerns about Hustler Casino Live’s long-term presence on YouTube. Feldman and his business partner, Nick Vertucci, worry that the platform’s algorithm could flag past videos, creating additional issues. Although HCL’s older streams remain available, the duo fears that any perceived rule violations could lead to stricter actions from YouTube.
Looking ahead, HCL may need to rethink its advertiser relationships and content strategy to comply with YouTube’s guidelines. While they plan to resume regular broadcasting on YouTube after the suspension, they are closely monitoring the situation to see if more adjustments are necessary.
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