YouTube is a popular online destination for sharing information about popular pokies and casino games. However, it has recently been revealed that the streaming site is shutting down channels that have posted videos of pokies. A recent thread on CasinoMeister has drawn attention to the situation, noting that YouTube is shutting down the channels of casino affiliates.

A poster alerted the community to let them know that they should back up their videos if they have posted any games. The shutdown seems to apply to channels that have posted both online and land-based poker machines. Only affiliates have been affected thus far, and actual game designer channels remain online. As such, the shut down’s could be due to copyright terms.

At the moment, members of the message board are not sure why YouTube has started taking action against casino affiliates. One poster noted that the site has recently changed its terms and conditions to prohibit any content that promotes gambling – but, we have yet to see an official document from YouTube that confirms this. It is quite a curious turn of events, as YouTube only recently started allowing gambling advertising in its videos.

In 2010, the site changed its terms and conditions to permit content that promotes casinos and gambling services – but now, YouTube seems to have changed its tune. YouTube is focusing on larger affiliates at the moment, and may start going after less popular gaming sites in the future.

According to members of the online casino world, Vimeo is the best alternative for users who want to share video of their favourite casino games and big jackpot wins.

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