Kick’s HIDDEN Dark Plan

Summary

The video script investigates the controversial streaming platform Kick, suggesting it was launched as a response to Twitch's censorship and revenue policies. It delves into Kick's alleged support for controversial streamers and its connections to crypto gambling site Stake.com. The script questions Kick's business model, suggesting a hidden agenda to promote gambling addiction among minors through native advertising, despite CEO Eddie Craven's claims of a commitment to community and creator revenue.

Takeaways

• 😶 Kick was launched in 2022 as an alternative to Twitch, positioning itself as a platform with less censorship and a more generous revenue share for creators.
• 🤔 The connection between Kick and the crypto gambling site Stake.com is highlighted, suggesting a potential conflict of interest due to shared ownership.
• 🚫 Twitch banned gambling streams from unlicensed sites, which led to the migration of popular gambling streamers to Kick, seeking a more lenient environment.
• 💰 Kick offers a 95/5 revenue split with creators, which is significantly more favorable than other platforms, raising questions about the platform's long-term profitability.
• 📈 The CEO of Kick, Ed Craven, claims that the platform turned a profit in Q1, but the specifics of this profit and its sustainability are not detailed.
• 🛑 There are concerns about Kick's lax moderation policies, which have allowed controversial figures and potentially illegal activities to occur on the platform.
• 📉 Advertising is identified as the main source of revenue for platforms like YouTube and Twitch, suggesting that Kick will need to adopt a similar model to remain financially viable.
• 🔒 The script raises the issue of data privacy and security, with a mention of AT&T's data breach and the use of Aura to protect personal information.
• 💡 The concept of 'native advertising' is discussed, where product placement within content is a subtle form of promotion, potentially aimed at minors through gambling streams.
• 📊 Research is cited that indicates watching gambling streams can increase cravings to gamble, suggesting that Kick's content may contribute to problematic gambling behaviors.
• 🚷 Kick's CEO discusses the platform's commitment to not showing intrusive ads, but the script implies that this might be misleading given the native advertising practices.

Q & A

What is the primary concern regarding the platform Kick?

The primary concern is that Kick, like Rumble, is seen as a platform that allows controversial streamers to operate with minimal censorship and may be promoting gambling addiction, especially among younger audiences, through native advertising of its associated gambling site, Stake.

Who are the Australian billionaires behind the launch of Kick?

Australian billionaires Ed Craven and Bejan Terani launched Kick in 2022. They are also the co-owners of the crypto gambling site Stake.com.

What was the reason cited by Ed Craven for starting Kick?

Ed Craven claims that Kick was started to give creators a larger revenue share and to act as a bastion of free speech, similar to Rumble, and to address frustrations that creators have had with other platforms.

How does Kick's revenue model differ from traditional platforms?

Kick offers a 95/5 revenue split with its creators, which is more generous compared to traditional platforms. However, the platform's long-term profitability is questioned, as it relies heavily on advertising and has high operational costs.

What is the controversy surrounding Twitch's ban on gambling streams?

Twitch banned gambling streams from unlicensed sites, which affected platforms like Stake. This ban led to the migration of popular gambling streamers to Kick, which was launched just a month after the ban.

What is the relationship between Train Rex TV and Stake?

Train Rex TV is a popular gambling streamer who moved to Kick after Twitch's ban. He has a close relationship with Stake, as evidenced by leaked Discord messages discussing the continuation of gambling activities on the platform.

What is the criticism regarding Kick's moderation policies?

Critics argue that Kick's moderation policies are lax, allowing for hate speech and other inappropriate behaviors to occur on the platform. This has led to a reputation as a 'Wild West' for controversial streamers.

What is the significance of native advertising in the context of Kick and Stake?

Native advertising involves integrating advertisements within the content in a way that is not immediately apparent to the viewer. Kick is accused of using native advertising through gambling streams to subtly promote Stake, potentially leading to gambling addiction among viewers.

How does Kick's CEO, Eddie Craven, respond to concerns about the platform's role in promoting gambling?

Eddie Craven emphasizes that Kick is listening to the community and trying to be receptive to concerns. He assures that they are working on creating a safe environment and that they do not tolerate hate speech.

What is the potential impact of Kick's business model on the future of live streaming platforms?

The business model of Kick, which includes a high revenue split for creators and a reliance on advertising, may not be sustainable in the long run. It could face challenges similar to other platforms if it does not adapt to the realities of the market and the demands of advertisers.

Why is there skepticism about Kick's claim of profitability in Q1?

Skepticism arises because Kick's business model, with its high operational costs and generous revenue share, does not seem to align with traditional profit-making strategies for streaming platforms, suggesting that any claimed profitability may be due to external investments rather than organic revenue.

Outlines

00:00

😶 Controversial Origins of Kick

The paragraph delves into the contentious beginnings of the streaming platform Kick, suggesting it was not just a response to Twitch's censorship and revenue policies, but also had a darker side. It posits that Kick, like Rumble, is a platform that allows controversial streamers to act with impunity, with staff even supporting and donating to them. The paragraph also hints at a connection between Kick and the crypto gambling site Stake.com, suggesting a broader operation to attract underage viewers and potentially encourage gambling addiction.

05:01

💸 The Financial Infeasibility of Free Speech Platforms

This paragraph examines the financial model of Kick, questioning the sustainability of its 95/5 revenue split with content creators. It discusses the platform's reliance on advertising as a primary source of income and compares it to other platforms like YouTube and Twitch. The speaker doubts the profitability of Kick, especially considering the costs of hosting high-profile streamers and the lack of a mature advertising base. The paragraph also touches on the challenges of content moderation and the influence of advertisers on platform policies.

10:02

📢 The Hidden Advertising Tactics of Kick and Stake

The paragraph uncovers the alleged tactics used by Kick and Stake to promote gambling through native advertising within live streams. It criticizes the platform's CEO, Eddie Craven, for his claims of not running intrusive ads while simultaneously engaging in native advertising deals with popular streamers. The paragraph raises concerns about the potential for addiction and the targeting of underage audiences, citing research on the effects of gambling live streams on viewer cravings.

15:05

🚫 Addressing Inappropriate Content and the Future of Kick

This paragraph addresses the community's concerns about inappropriate content on Kick and the platform's response to such issues. It discusses instances of ban evasion and the platform's communication with controversial figures like Aiden. The speaker also challenges the CEO's statements about the independence of Kick from Stake, highlighting the shared ownership and high conversion rates between the two platforms. The paragraph concludes with a critique of Kick's moderation policies and its potential impact on the platform's reputation and user safety.

Keywords

💡Censorship

Censorship refers to the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. In the context of the video, it discusses how platforms like Twitch have been accused of censorship, leading to the creation of alternative platforms like Kick that claim to offer more freedom of speech.

💡Revenue Share

Revenue share is the division of profits between a platform and its content creators. The video mentions Kick's revenue share model, which offers creators a larger percentage of profits compared to other platforms, as a way to attract them to the new service.

💡Controversial Streamers

Controversial streamers are individuals who engage in live streaming content that may be seen as offensive or provocative. The script describes how Kick has been criticized for supporting and even donating to such streamers, suggesting a more lenient approach to content moderation.

💡Gambling Streams

Gambling streams are live broadcasts where viewers watch others gamble, often online. The video discusses the connection between Kick and gambling, particularly how Twitch's ban on certain types of gambling streams may have influenced the creation of Kick as an alternative platform.

💡Native Advertising

Native advertising is a form of advertising where the promotional content is delivered in a way that matches the style and format of the platform upon which it appears. The script suggests that Kick may be using native advertising through gambling streams to subtly promote gambling sites like Stake.

💡Free Speech

Free speech is the right to express one's opinions without censorship or restraint. The video's theme revolves around platforms like Kick positioning themselves as bastions of free speech, allowing for more controversial content in contrast to platforms with stricter moderation policies.

💡Hate Speech

Hate speech is offensive and discriminatory speech that expresses hatred, prejudice, or contempt for a specific group of people. The script mentions that despite claims of supporting free speech, Kick does not tolerate hate speech, indicating a boundary to the type of content allowed.

💡Content Moderation

Content moderation is the process of monitoring and regulating online content to prevent the spread of harmful or inappropriate material. The video discusses the challenges of content moderation on platforms like Kick, where the balance between free speech and preventing harmful content is a key issue.

💡Live Streaming

Live streaming is the broadcasting of content in real-time via the internet. The video touches on the misconceptions about the costs associated with live streaming and how platforms like Kick and Twitch manage these expenses.

💡Advertising Revenue

Advertising revenue is income generated from advertising space sold on a platform. The script explores the business models of platforms like Kick and Twitch, discussing how they plan to generate revenue through advertising despite offering creators a larger revenue share.

💡Data Brokers

Data brokers are companies that collect and sell personal information about consumers. Although not central to the main theme, the video includes a sponsored message about data brokers, illustrating the broader context of privacy and data security in the digital age.

Highlights

Kick was launched as an alternative platform for controversial streamers, with a focus on free speech and less censorship.

Kick's founders, Australian billionaires Ed Craven and Bejan Terani, are also co-owners of crypto gambling site Stake.com, suggesting a connection between the two platforms.

Twitch's ban on gambling streams from unlicensed sites in September 2022 led to the launch of Kick, which was seen as a response to this policy change.

Streamer Train Rex TV's move to Kick was motivated by poor revenue splits from Twitch, and he is closely associated with Stake, indicating a potential conflict of interest.

Kick's CEO, Eddie Craven, claims the platform offers a 95/5 revenue split with creators, which is significantly more generous than other platforms.

Kick's business model is primarily based on advertising, with the platform expecting to become profitable through strategic partnerships and not through revenue splits.

The platform's lax moderation policies have led to a rise in hate speech and other controversial content, raising concerns about the platform's impact on its community.

Kick's relationship with Twitch is complex, with the former paying Amazon (Twitch's owner) for AWS server hosting, highlighting potential financial dependencies.

Eddie Craven discusses the misconceptions around live streaming costs, suggesting that the expenses are not as high as commonly believed.

Kick's CEO addresses concerns about the platform's ties to gambling, stating that while there are shared shareholders, the platforms operate independently.

The platform's approach to moderation is criticized for being insufficient, with examples of harmful behavior going unchecked by the platform's policies.

Kick's CEO discusses the potential for advertising on the platform, suggesting that native advertising through streamer contracts could be a powerful tool for promotion.

Research indicates that watching gambling live streams can increase cravings for gambling, raising concerns about the impact of Kick's native advertising strategy.

Kick's CEO denies that the platform is a funnel for Stake, despite evidence of a high conversion rate between the two platforms.

The transcript raises ethical concerns about the platform's potential to normalize and encourage gambling among younger audiences through streamer content.

The platform's commitment to free speech is questioned, with examples of controversial figures using Kick to spread harmful ideologies without significant repercussions.

The transcript concludes with a critical view of Kick's business practices and ethical stance, suggesting that the platform's success may come at a social cost.

Transcripts

many people believe kick was started as

an answer to twitch's censorship Banning

or unfair 50% Revenue take the truth is

much more Sinister as will examine kick

much like rumble's answer to YouTube

Prides itself on letting controversial

streamers get away with whatever they

want kick staff supports them and even

donates to them after they are caught

doing inappropriate things Riot is

friends with them BR has kick on his

side oh God I got Andre on my side if

hate speech wasn't enough kick has

recruited streamers known for their

anti-woman tie raides bullying and

preference for minors F gu

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good stories of doxing illegal filming

and reckless endangerment are just the

tip of the iceberg under the surface

lies a fullscale operation designed to

get kids addicted to gambling what's

their hidden plan to accomplish this

let's examine the

evidence Australian billionaires Ed

Craven and bejan terani launch kick in

2022 they are also the co-owners of

crypto gambling sit stake.com an

important connection as you'll see in a

minute but why did you then start kick

we had the ability to to speak with a

lot of these creators we understood

their frustrations I think the

frustrations with other platforms has

been going on for a while now Ed Craven

claims that Ki was started to give

creators more Revenue share and act as a

Bastion of free speech similar to rumble

he denies any direct ties from stake to

kick though that claim appears extremely

weak in September 2022 twitch announced

they were Banning gambling streams from

unlicensed sites the unlicensed part is

key here the site which is owned by

Amazon announced it will update its

policies beginning October 18 to

prohibit streaming of gambling websites

that include Lots roulette or dice games

from unlicensed operators specifically

identifying four sites stake roll bit

dual bits and rubet stake.com

technically has a license in curaco but

this license is not recognized by the

United States due to caca's LAX

regulation twitch continues to allow

sports betting presumably due to its

widening popularity and official

Licensing in many US states while sports

betting may include games of skill

rather than chance the lines are often

blurred when the marketing implies a

higher chance of success kick was

launched just a month after the twitch

ban coincident

press X to doubt streamer train Rex TV

took to Twitter to explain his move to

kick train Rex TV cites poor Revenue

splits from twitch as the reason for

heading over to kick but he is one of

the most popular gambling streamers so

he had a lot to lose from the gambling

ban Stak stood to lose even more and it

appears train Rex TV has a close

relationship with stake owner Eddie in a

leaked Discord DM between xqc and train

Rex TV he talks about gambling e legally

on stake I hired a cryptographer to

decode this blurry mess xqc can we play

one more day train Rex TV ask Eddie if

he says yes you have to make a new stake

account he has to ban the other one then

you have to play on full screen and

block screen in between games you cannot

show you're on stake at all that's why

Canada needs to happen ASAP next you

need to let me or Eddie know if you're

down and win I'm leave for Canada on

Friday keep that low though don't want

my stalkers to F with me also bro let me

know what you want to do Eddie keeps

bugging me about it despite being nearly

impossible to read it does appear that

train Rex TV and xqc were gambling

illegally on stream and according to to

train wrex Eddie was aware of this it's

one thing for people to gamble illegally

that happens all the time it's another

story for streamers with thousands of

viewers to do it with the casino owner

being aware of this practice the second

promise of a free speech streaming

platform led to a new Wild West for

controversial streamers doing whatever

it takes for views and attention they

pay lip service to content moderation

through short temporary bans but that's

about it sadly that position has led to

some horrible and in several cases

illegal acts going down toxic chats and

trolls will always find their place on

the internet but these streamers set the

bad examples and egg them on let's break

all this down in an interview with CEO

Eddie Craven the whole concept of of

kind of Dipping into that subsites

that's kind of unfair right we we don't

think that a platform you know just a

platform that simply curates other

people's content deserves a right to

kind of take a split of people's

revenues a aren't they so generous they

give a 955 split with their creators

they believe In fairness I hate being a

cynic but I've never seen a billionaire

give away a bunch of money without

getting something in return charitable

donations get tax writeoffs and here it

seems the 955 split is just a way to

siphon off creators from twitch and get

their loss leader funnel off the ground

at the moment for KI we are we're

definitely looking more towards

advertising down the line as being the

primary sort of business model honestly

right now so Ki has only been around for

for you know three to four months right

we saw we saw profit in q1 we saw profit

in q1 just through one strategic

partnership Eddie claims kick turned a

profit in q1 but that may have just been

stak's investment because it doesn't

make sense any other way kick much like

Rumble can't be profitable as a free

speech platform the math just doesn't

math the unfortunate reality is that in

today's internet landscape it's the

advertisers who pay the bills they are

the actual clients of platforms like

YouTube and twitch and this is why we

are seeing more censorship than ever

moderation in some respects is good but

no matter how far it goes it's

ultimately not up to us the viewers the

money just won't follow and these Free

Speech platforms will be crushed under

the weight of their operational expenses

Twitter has lost almost half its

advertising Revenue since Elon Musk took

over and changing the name to X

certainly didn't help either kick

changes its moderation to match twitch

or it will suffer the same fate

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biggest misconception with live

streaming is the fact that you know it's

extremely expensive don't get me wrong

it's expensive the servers required to

to make that happen are expensive

there's no doubt but not nearly as

expensive as I think people assume them

to be is that actually true though kick

ironically pays Amazon the owner of

twitch for its AWS servers to host kick

streaming according to AWS documents

approximately 10,000 viewers for a

1-hour live event using a highdefinition

1080p encoding profile is approximately

$1,500 for the 1hour event 21 20 20 20

20 20 22 20 20 20 22 20 20 21 bro

there's no way I did that this much so

he streams for an estimated 27 hours per

month with an estimated average of

21,000 live viewers this would be $1,500

* 2 for 20,000 viewers equals $33,000

for a 1hour live event then $3,000 * 270

hours equals $810,000 per month just to

host xqc on AWS so kick will pay almost

a million dollar per month to host xqc

and offer him a 955 split and

advertisers that are not yet signed to

the platform are supposed to somehow

make this company profitable kick isn't

definitely not owned by stake in that

capacity uh we share some similar

shareholders you know myself included

but you know there are there are

individuals key individuals that are you

know heavily involved in both this is a

crafty way to weasle out of the question

it's a distinction without a difference

technically stake does not own kick but

if both stake owners also own kick what

is the actual difference listen you can

quote me on this right now similar to

how I said we're never going to take

away the 955 subit we will not start

running stake ads throughout kick in the

form of pre-rolls or mid rolls or any of

those kind of advertising methods notice

he says very specifically that kick will

not run ads throughout kick in the form

of pre-rolls or midrolls or on the

website front page what he conveniently

leaves out is that stake has already

signed contracts with numerous

high-profile kick streamers to gamble on

stake during their live streams this is

a form of advertising called native

advertising and is one of the most

effective forms of advertising because

the viewer doesn't even realize he or

she is being advertised to it's clearly

designed to get kids addicted to

gambling before they are even old enough

to use the site I think a big part about

kick is listening to the community

understand what they're concerned about

you know trying to be receptive and by

all means if we started doing that I

think that would cause you know a lot

more problems than what it's worth Eddie

constantly goes back to his appeal to

the community to try to build trust and

give them cover when in reality his

promises ring Hollow you know stake as

it is a successful business that doesn't

need to to have intrusive ads to to you

know continue working here Eddie gives

away the game he mentions intrusive ads

while knowing his real goal is native

ads I think the biggest misconception

with live streaming is the expenses

associated with it you know we we don't

expect kick to be profitable you know

for at least sort of a two three years

we don't have the numbers but seeing as

many people still believe YouTube isn't

profitable with its 2.4 billion monthly

active users due to exorbitant server

costs it's hard to believe that twitch

is profitable at on10th the size will

have to roll out ads at some point but

you know the way we roll out ads this is

a big sort of theory we have here is we

think that it can be done more

efficiently twitch is now owned by

Amazon whether it's huis or stupidity

believing you can execute advertising

more effectively than Amazon is just a

ridiculous claim not to mention thinking

that advertisers will actually come to

kick with its current lacks moderation

we don't want to be on the wrong side of

incorrect policy and you know I think

this is a really big part about sort of

moderation had some really productive

chats with Aiden when there has been

elements of controversy and you know we

we like to think that we we we've

definitely made

progress I said there are NPCs and I'm

every shot what can I say it in front of

you I mean bro that's what you want to

say yeah yeah yeah he's not yo that's

not him but I'm every there's been a lot

of people that have subsequently talked

down on kick you know because of the

fact that some streamers have used a

service we want to avoid heavily

promoting or heavily pushing content

which may be deemed to be inappropriate

inappropriate is an understatement under

the cover of jokes these guys do some

disgusting things Mike I'm just looking

out for you I don't we don't like

teenage girls I do so leave I love them

and another one wait listen how old old

are you I'm 19 oh I'm 16 you said

18 yeah yeah you're 18 yeah yeah oh cool

all right so um I don't see an issue

here they went so overboard that even

kick had to give them the boot that's

like getting kicked out of a trump rally

for carrying too many guns we hear these

complaints loud and clear we understand

we have to address them we have to make

sure that we create a safe environment

safe environment how about some hidden

camera invasion of

privacy we are in communication specific

Al with Aiden we have spoken about the

issues that have occurred and i' like to

think that we can find a way forward

what do y want to watch on bro the you

want to watch on here bro I don't

support Hayden's just one example out of

many I think a lot of platforms and

social media go ahead and they kind of

just ban people out of the blue and and

and just remove their access and don't

give them much explanation and we like

to think that by communicating and

giving people a fair chance can

sometimes lead to them you know making

the correct change yeah I'm sure this

girl needs an explanation for why she

was banned you should just jump in right

now

oh you told me to jump in I didn't tell

you to jump in yes you did I can't swim

I can only BL she say she's drowning D

she's drowning in the lake God there's a

fire truck here Natalie thought it would

be entertaining to offer $20 to a woman

to jump into a lake after the lady said

she couldn't swim immediately after the

woman jumps in Natalie and her friends

flee the scene failing to even call 911

shortly thereafter the fire department

arrives to save the woman these people

are so disconnected from The Real World

that they treat Strangers Like props and

actually she hasn't even been banned

from kick yet what a surprise I think

just pulling a switch and banning

someone's Channel without even speaking

to them isn't typically going to change

the way they act we don't want to be

known as a place where people can come

and just say anything they want and get

away with it hate speech for example

that's something we don't tolerate at

all internet Warrior what's your name

what's what's your first name what's

your first

name years

old I swear to God

ass gap in her teeth I

want I can't tell but neon neon she just

said she was a man and now she live up

to a girl I'm disgusted bro um I

genuinely hope someone comes to your

house and in the head you hippo

you this how wake up like that if if

there is hate speech within somebody's

chat and it gets reported to their

correct Avenues even toxicity that that

breaches the guidelines breaches policy

you know we are on top of that religion

is a scam and the only reason you exist

in this decade is because your attacks

right off there you go what do you do

fly a plane in one of my buildings if

you go to kick right now you're not

going to get pre-rolls with steak ads

you're not going to see that if if you

go to any other social media platform

you're going to get a lot more gambling

ads than you get on Kick right now I can

assure you right now you are going to be

much more prone to to forming a gambling

habit through advertisements if you're

on another platform This Is A boldface

Lie native advertising through gambling

streams is just as if not more addicting

researchers Raymond woo and others at

the center for gambling research at UBC

outlined these risks in their paper

effects of watching gambling live

streams on Cravings in gamblers their

research found that watching gambling

streams evoke significant Cravings in

viewers to gamble some viewers claim

their motive to watch gambling streams

was to reduce their desire to gamble but

researchers found the opposite they

found that those who watch gambling

streams with the motive to reduce their

gambling actually correlated with more

problematic gambling and the irony was

not lost on me that they used an image

of Aiden Ross in their presentation I

would almost debate the kick could be

valued at a higher amount than stake

even this is bigger than stake this

claim is laughable and might be his

biggest lie of all as stake reported

$2.6 billion in Revenue last year

doubling in just two years and is now

the seventh largest gambling company in

the world even eclipsing giants like

DraftKings meanwhile twitch earned

roughly the same amount as stake with

10x the user base of kick and you can

bet that stake is more profitable than

twitch with drastically lower server and

operational costs and this is just

referring to Vue we don't know what the

actual profits are because Amazon keeps

twitch's financials Under Wraps but kick

eclipsing stake and profit with a 955

split and wild west style moderation is

just as much of a fantasy as that only

fans girl falling in love with you it is

not a final to stake or a extension of

steak by any means stake exists

independently of kick and kick will one

day hopefully be our our main priority

like kick and steak are completely

unmarried from one another but it

actually is really devastating uh there

is a 2.5% % conversion rate uh between

stake and kick 2.5 is incredibly high

for websites claiming that kick is not a

funnel for stake is extremely hard to

believe when stake has signed numerous

kick streamers to very lucrative deals

to stream gambling on Kick train Rex TV

confirmed his exclusive deal to gamble

during streams my deal is only

exclusivity that's it it's when I gamble

I gamble on their site Eddie confirms

that Drake deal has been profitable for

stake then goes on to discuss plans for

Drake to stream more on kick it was a

successful campaign I think we did see

an Roi we're speaking with Drake

actually a few hours before this stream

actually and and maybe maybe toying with

the idea of of doing some streams sort

of when he was backstage or and I think

that's what makes live streaming so

powerful from a marketing perspective I

think when it's done correctly and you

actually pair up a an influencer or a

Creator who genuinely loves a product

and has reach that's when you have this

perfect stor of being able to actually

sell a product and this is what I think

is a little bit more powerful than just

your traditional pre-rolls Eddie gives

away the real game here EXP exping how

Native advertising will be far more

profitable for stake than pre-roll ads

and allow stake to hide their

advertising on the kick website within

the content as product placement there

was incredible amounts of money that

that was being bet at any given moment I

think personally I I don't believe was

good for anybody I don't condone that at

all I think that was something which

attracted unneeded attention really

Eddie you want us to believe that you

prefer less money be bet on stake

despite Eddie's brilliant positioning of

good cop CEO and masterfully spinning

kicks PR the dirty truth of kick is its

hidden purpose to get kids addicted to

gambling by advertising stake natively

through streamer contracts it gets to

hide in plain sight it won't be labeled

on the website nor pushed through

pre-roll ads it will be natively fed to

Children through streamer content I'm

fully aware that gambling especially

sports betting is going mainstream and

there's nothing wrong with letting an

adult make personal decisions but it's a

very risky Endeavor that should be

reserved for adults it's well known that

most viewers who watch streamers for

hours on end are children and teens I'd

rather they just cover the entire site

in stake at so at least parents would

know their child is on a gambling

website kick is currently one of the

most toxic spaces on the internet even

if they clean it up as their CEO

promises to do their underground

gambling pipeline will remain I'd rather

twitch out than kick it with these guys

thanks for watching