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Despite the ban on playing until the age of 18, watching streams with gambling remains at the intersection of platform rules and recommendations for protecting youth.

1. Platform position

1. Twitch

Streaming of gambling content is allowed, but in the channel settings the author is obliged to set the "Mature Content" label and deny access to users under 18.
If there is no age limit, the channel can be blocked until the violation is eliminated.

2. YouTube

Real betting videos fall under the "Gambling" category; for such channels, the 18 + age filter is enabled.
Algorithms automatically hide videos from accounts with an age <18 or blank in the profile.

3. Facebook Gaming and others

Similar rules: streams with casino games or bets require an age-gate and an "adults only" mark.

2. Legal restrictions

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) does not ban minors from viewing entertainment content, but requires platforms to take corporate measures to protect vulnerable groups.
Interactive Gambling Act 2001 covers only the game itself and promotional materials, but not the direct restriction of viewing content.

3. Parental Control Guidelines

1. Set up age filters

YouTube: The child's profile in Family Link is a limitation of the video category "Gambling."
Twitch: in parental settings, blocking mature channels.

2. View Monitoring

Once a week, check the browsing history and subscriptions of streamers showing real rates.

3. Dialogue and clarification

Discuss with the child that excitement is not entertainment for his age, and explain the risks of imitation.

4. Psychological aspect

Influence on behavior
- Watching excitement forms the illusion of easy money and can prompt early betting attempts.
Preventive measures
- Instead of gambling streams, offer summaries of e-sports, gaming without real money, or educational content.

5. Practical conclusions

1. Platforms require age-gate for real-rate content.
2. The law does not directly prohibit viewing, but regulates self-defense tools and corporate responsibility.
3. It is important for parents to actively set up filters and have conversations about the risks of imitation.

Result

Minors can technically go to Twitch, YouTube or Facebook Gaming, but platforms and parental settings should block access to streams with real gambling. To prevent early engagement, it is critical to set up age-gate, control browsing history, and explain to teens the differences between "playing for fun" and "playing for money."