Daniel Negreanu, the longtime face of modern poker and GGPoker ambassador, believes YouTube is actively working against the game’s creators. He called out the platform’s age-restriction policy in a post on X, claiming it has slashed his viewership and silenced creators across the space.

With other top names like Brad Owen also raising concerns, creators are now questioning whether poker is being unfairly targeted — and what that means for the future of the game online.