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YouTube to Enforce Stricter Gambling and NFT Content Rules from November 17

YouTube will ban creator links to sites selling game skins and NFTs from November 17, while normal NFT discussions and in-game displays remain allowed.

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Summary

YouTube will enforce new rules from November 17 banning creators from directing viewers to external sites offering items with monetary value, such as game skins and NFTs. The company confirmed that normal NFT discussions and in-game presentations will not be affected. This update supplements existing gambling-content restrictions, including age limits for social casino videos and realistic violent non-combat game content, and applies retroactively to past uploads.

Terms & Concepts
  • NFT (Non-Fungible Token): A unique digital asset stored on a blockchain, representing ownership or authenticity of items such as art or virtual goods.
  • Social Casino: Online games simulating casino play, often without cash payouts but involving virtual chips or credits.
  • Age Restriction: A policy limiting access to content based on the viewer's age, often used to comply with legal or safety standards.