Role model function and protection of minors - German Casinostreamer under criticism

Role model function and protection of minors - German Casinostreamer under criticism
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Anyone who is on YouTube and streaming platforms such as Twitch knows that the topic of casino and gambling is often heavily criticized. Just a few weeks ago, the YouTuber and streamer published "Tanzverbot", with real name Kilian Heinrich, a video about this . There he criticizes the excessive and above all negative influence of the online casino player "MontanaBlack", Marcel Eris, on his underage audience. And rightly so, because the Twitch millionaire is now on the road away from reality.

"MontanaBlack" describes a game with low money stakes, such as "only" 400 dollars. In his review video, "Tanzverbot" advocates that everyone can decide for himself what he spends his money on, but that it is irresponsible to distort reality so much with such a young audience. He says: "What you can do with $ 400."


Those who present themselves in front of so many people on the Internet have an influence on others and must be aware of their responsibility. This also includes the handling of money and the risk of addiction of everyone. "MontanaBlack" is not aware of any guilt and shows itself in his reaction video uncooperative and incapable of criticism.


But not only online casino players have an enormous responsibility. In particular, state providers are obliged to, to explicitly pay attention to the protection of minors and to counteract the potential for addiction. Under the age of 18, online gambling is prohibited. Players must not only register with the providers, but also identify themselves so that minors do not have access to the virtual slot game and online poker. So that legal gambling does not end in a financial dilemma, the game bets or deposits are recorded centrally in the limit file across all providers. More than $ 1,000 a month is not possible. As a result, playing for real money is allowed, but has been legally regulated since July 1, 2021 and with many guidelines for addiction prevention connected.

Of course, casino streamers such as "MontanaBlack" are not subject to such regulations. There are no controls on expenses and certainly no verification of the age of its viewers. This makes gambling from the age of 18 accessible and understandable for everyone in livestreams. Teenagers grow up with a shifted worldview and get into addiction too quickly. By signing up on platforms advertised in Casinostreams, you fall into the trap and lose more money than you can win. The streamers usually still receive commission due to the loss of the audience that is now playing.

The critical video of "Tanzverbot" hopefully brings many back to reality. In any case, it encourages you to think about gambling. So if you have a serious interest in casino games, you should devote yourself to a state provider with established rules and not emulate a streamer.