GGPoker Launches Streamer Mode to Revive Poker on Twitch

GGPoker, the world’s largest online poker site, has introduced Streamer Mode, a new feature designed to revitalize poker live streaming on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube.

The program offers 100% cashback to players who broadcast their sessions, along with tools to make streaming smoother and more professional. To qualify, applicants must:

• Apply via talent@ggpoker.com.
• Have streamed poker content for at least three months.
• Maintain an average of 40 concurrent viewers.

Once accepted, Streamer Mode becomes available in the GGPoker client. Streamers also receive a custom avatar border and simply need to link their channel before going live. Abuse or manipulation of the system can result in removal.

According to GGPoker, “poker streaming is dying.” Twitch poker viewership has dropped 44.2% year-over-year in 2025, with declines in both total watch time and peak viewership. However, the number of active poker streaming channels has risen by nearly 9%, showing growing interest despite shrinking audiences.

GGPoker says its goal is to create an environment where streamers, viewers, and the poker ecosystem all benefit.

Streamer Mode provides technical features directly inside the GGPoker client, eliminating the need for third-party overlays:

• Hide hole cards, balances, or casino games from viewers.
• Use a dedicated Streamer Panel to manage multiple tables.
• Dual-display technology: viewers see a polished broadcast while players keep a private full view.
• Tablemates can instantly access a live broadcast with one click.
• Active streamers are highlighted on GGPoker’s client homepage for added exposure.

Other poker operators have previously experimented with streaming incentives. PokerStars introduced Twitch rewards in 2019, while the now-defunct Run It Once Poker ran its StreamR program with rakeback up to 110% for high-volume streamers. PartyPoker and ACR Poker have also offered streamer bonuses.

What sets GGPoker apart is that all technical tools and promotional support are fully integrated into the platform, combined with an industry-leading cashback incentive.

With Twitch poker viewership on the decline, GGPoker’s Streamer Mode is a bold attempt to turn the tide. By blending 100% cashback rewards with built-in professional streaming tools, the operator is positioning itself as the leading home for the next generation of poker streamers.