Twitch, the popular livestreaming platform, faces significant regulatory challenges across the globe. In the United States, Twitch has indicated that a price increase for its subscription service is 'extremely likely' following updates to its international pricing. Meanwhile, in Turkey, Twitch has been restricted on major internet providers after the National Lottery Administration sought bans on streaming websites for hosting illegal gambling content. This has resulted in Twitch, along with the messaging app Kick, being banned in the country. Additionally, the Korea Telecommunications Commission (KCC) has imposed a fine of 435 million won ($327,067) on Twitch for suspending its service in South Korea.
Korea Has Fined Twitch For Suspending Services in the Country https://t.co/r9iTJ02cPB #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev
The Korea Telecommunications Commission (KCC) fined Twitch 435 million won ($327,067) for suspending service in South Korea Via @koreatimescokr https://t.co/bL9yNPmqHa
Twitch and Kick have been banned in Turkey, likely related to gambling content https://t.co/sW4r0EBb5o
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show that livestreaming platform Twitch has been restricted on leading internet providers in #Turkey; the measure comes as the National Lottery Administration files for bans on streaming websites over illegal gambling content https://t.co/zkYgjlFcyg
Twitch Warns US Sub Price Increases “Extremely Likely” After International Updates https://t.co/v0hopjBGWq https://t.co/496pj24XP5