casino streamers — harmless fun or a problem?

Watched a slot streamer hit a bonus round last night and the chat was going feral. Then it occurred to me half that chat was definitely teenagers. Where does everyone land on casino streaming?

My teen watches these and I am not thrilled about it. Half the time the balance they're playing with isn't even real money, which makes the whole thing a commercial dressed up as entertainment.

Some streamers are upfront about sponsorships, most are not. I treat it like advertising: fine to watch, never a guide for your own play.

That's the right frame. Entertainment, yes. Education, absolutely not. The ones pretending they're 'teaching strategy' on slots drive me up the wall.