Streamer Cinnabrit Threatens Legal Action Over Unauthorized Gambling Ads Using Her Clips
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Twitch streamer Cinnabrit, widely known as Cinna, has publicly declared her intent to take legal action against the unauthorized use of her clips for promoting gambling websites. On January 11, 2025, Cinna took to Twitter to address her frustration after discovering one of her stream clips repurposed with a gambling logo overlaid.
The Growing Issue of Gambling Ads Misusing Stream Clips
In recent years, gambling has been a contentious subject in the streaming world. Twitch took a firm stance in 2022 by banning gambling streams on its platform. However, this decision led to the rise of alternative platforms like Kick, which is supported by Stake, an online gambling site. Kick allows gambling-related content, creating a new outlet for such promotions.
Despite Twitch’s strict policies, gambling websites have found other ways to advertise, including an alarming trend on social media. These companies post stream clips, often out of context, with their logos overlaid, misleadingly associating streamers with their brands.
Cinna responds to people saying Sara took Agent from her… 😳 pic.twitter.com/JWxrWJl3AH
— Yusef Clips (@YusefClipz) January 11, 2025Advertisement
Cinna Pushes Back Against Rainbet Clip
The latest victim of this practice, Cinnabrit, was featured in a clip tweeted by an account promoting Rainbet, an online gambling platform. The clip bore no relevance to gambling but included the site’s logo, implying endorsement. Outraged by this misrepresentation, Cinna responded publicly:
“Bro yeah, I’m contacting my lawyers about these Stake clips. I’m done. This has nothing to do with the clip and is directly false narratives clipped out of context. Not to mention putting an illegal ad on my content,” she tweeted.
Cinna’s post quickly gained traction, receiving over 12,000 likes. Support poured in from her community, with many encouraging her to take action.
bro yeah im contacting my lawyers about these stake clips im done. This has nothing to do with the clip and is directly false narratives clipped out of context.
— cinna (@cinnabrit) January 12, 2025
Not to mention putting an illegal ad on my content.
Cinna’s case highlights the murky legal ground surrounding unauthorized use of content for advertising. Under the terms of service of platforms like Twitter, ads must be disclosed and presented in a commercial context. The Rainbet clip violates these rules by falsely implying Cinna’s endorsement without her consent.
Additionally, Cinna could argue defamation if the clip damages her reputation, especially given the stigmatized nature of gambling in the streaming community. Legal experts suggest her case could hinge on the unauthorized use of her likeness and the misleading narrative created by the ad.
A Growing Trend in the Streaming World
Cinna isn’t the first streamer to confront this issue. In late 2024, Valkyrae announced her intent to pursue legal action against clipping accounts for similar practices. As gambling websites continue to exploit streamers’ content, the issue has sparked widespread debate about protecting creators from predatory advertising tactics.
Cinnabrit’s firm stance may pave the way for broader action against such practices, setting a precedent for streamers to safeguard their content and reputations from unauthorized use.
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