Access to Twitch rival Kick blocked!

Twitch rival Kick has been hit with an access ban by a decision of the National Lottery Administration General Directorate. However, many people are still able to access the site.

The official statement included the following: "Kick.com has been blocked by the decision of the National Lottery Administration General Directorate dated 20/02/2024 and numbered 2024/5." While it is noted that the access ban has not yet been implemented by all internet service providers, users have been met with the following notices:

Last week, it was alleged that the BTK had launched an official investigation into the Twitch rival Kick. According to claims put forward by İbrahim Haskoloğlu, the Kick platform collaborates with international gambling companies, offers gambling content, and has entered Turkey. The controversial live-streaming platform had recently made offers to and signed agreements with many streamers in Turkey. Kick made headlines last year with a 100 million dollar deal signed with one of the Twitch platform's leading streamers, xQC, or by his real name Félix Lengyel.

It is stated that this high amount paid for streamer transfers was realized with the support of Stake, the crypto gambling website behind Kick. This situation is associated with the platform's gambling content and the high rate of gambling-related activity among its streamers. Kick also hosts many streamers who broadcast live on various topics. However, the platform is subject to serious criticism regarding its oversight and security.