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- YouTube is updating its content policies to age-restrict videos with excessive violence against non-combatants in games like Grand Theft Auto V and Online, effective November 17th.
- Promotions for bets involving real money or digital items such as skins, packs, and NFTs are now prohibited on YouTube.
- Content featuring social casinos will also be age-restricted to viewers 18 and over on YouTube.
- Channels have until November 17th to comply with these changes; older videos that violate the new policies may be automatically restricted or removed.
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Updated YouTube Policies Impact Age-Restricted Content on GTA V and Online, Social Casinos, Betting Promotions
On Tuesday, Google announced updates to YouTube’s content policies to enhance safety, particularly regarding online betting and violent games. Effective November 17th, videos depicting torture or lots of violence against non-combatants (such as civilians) in realistic games will be age-restricted to viewers 18 and older. This policy change may impact Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online content, given that much of the violence in those games targets non-military individuals. The updated guidelines also affect online betting content. Promotions for bets involving real money or digital items—including skins, packs, and NFTs—will be prohibited. YouTube will also restrict content featuring social casinos to viewers aged 18 and over. Channels have until November 17th to comply with these changes. While older videos will not result in strikes, they may be automatically restricted or removed if they violate the new policies. Stay informed about these and other developments by following PlayersForLife Games on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram.
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