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Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more

The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users.

Sweetheart deals have previously been given to the most famous streamers, but the new system means anyone with more than 100 paid subscribers will now receive 60% of the money fans pledge. "These changes aim to create a long term, transparent framework for streamer compensation that rewards and encourages creators who are committed to live streaming." While MrBeast seemingly earned a lot from the single video he posted - more than $250,000 (£197,000) - it pales in comparison to the millions of dollars he makes from YouTube.

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