<p>YouTube is expanding its gambling content policy starting November 17. The update concerns NFTs, tokens, and tradable in-game items as they’ll now fall under YouTube’s gambling restrictions. Following the changes, creators producing blockchain and web3 gaming content will need to prepare for potential age restrictions or removals.</p><p>If a video shows gameplay where players can win, lose, stake, or wager assets that can be converted to money, YouTube will treat it the same as traditional gambling content.</p><h2>What's Changing in YouTube's Gambling Policy?</h2><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:49.69%;"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/youtube_policy_change_772864625e.jpg" alt="YouTube policy change screenshot" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/youtube_policy_change_772864625e.jpg 226w, https://assets.funjible.games/youtube_policy_change_772864625e.jpg 500w" sizes="100vw"></figure><p>If your content includes wagering/betting with digital assets that hold real-world value, then YouTube’s&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/383711785/youtube-s-strengthened-approach-to-online-gambling-and-graphic-violence-in-gaming">updated policy considers it gambling</a> content. The rule change includes NFTs, tokens, skins, and in-game items that can be bought, sold, or traded for actual currency.</p><p>Aside from NFTs and Web3-focused content, gacha games could also be under fire, alongside titles with lootbox-focused economies, like CS2.</p><h2>How does the new YouTube policy impact Web3 content creators?</h2><p>Videos that feature staking mechanics, NFT tournaments, or gameplay that involves tradable rewards could trigger the policy's enforcement. Content showing wallet connections, minting processes, or token purchases may also get flagged.</p><p>Straight gameplay content should remain safe. However, anything that looks like earning, cashing out, or putting assets at risk enters high-risk territory.</p><p>Videos uploaded before November 17 that violate the updated guidelines may be removed or age-restricted. These won’t result in strikes against creators. The platform will send email notifications when content gets restricted, so creators can decide to take action according to what YouTube picks up.</p><h2>FAQs about YouTube’s new policies</h2><p>When does YouTube's gambling policy update take effect?</p><p>The updated gambling policy goes live on November 17, 2025.</p><p>Do YouTube policies ban blockchain games on the platform?</p><p>No. YouTube isn't banning blockchain games or Web3 content. The policy mainly targets content that uses digital assets with real-world value in gambling-style mechanics. Moving forward, this change could impact&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/funjible-games-report-2025-crypto-gaming-trends">crypto gaming trends</a> on YouTube.</p><p>What happens to educational crypto content after the YouTube policy change?</p><p>Tutorial videos showing minting, wallet connections, or token purchases could be flagged following YouTube’s policy change. The exact enforcement approach remains unclear on this front, so we’ll need to wait and see.</p><p>YouTube notifies creators via email when content is restricted, and you can appeal the decision.</p>

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