Poker coach JNandez lost his YouTube channel due to content control

PokerioMokykla.comUpdated at 2025 m. September 9 d.

Fernando "JNandez" Habegger is one of the best known coaches at Pot-Limit Omaha. After receiving a third warning from YouTube, the platform took action and blocked his long-running channel.

Fernando “JNandez” Habegger

Many in the poker community were shocked by the decision, especially as Habegger had not announced anything new for over two months to keep the channel safe.

Although he took security measures, YouTube still removed one of his older videos, which resulted in the deletion of his account and all 63 000 subscribers.

Habegger has been creating strategy material for more than ten years. He is the founder and head coach of PLO Mastermind. Players who want to improve their PLO game used to watch his channel.

JNandez opposes YouTube's decision

Habegger took to social media to express his frustration and seek solutions after his channel was removed.

He made it clear that his videos complied with the rules of the platforms he was using.

He stated that he only plays on regulated platforms such as CoinPoker, where he also works as an ambassador.

However, the situation is still complicated. CoinPoker does not have a US licence. Instead, it operates under the 2025. It is licensed by the Anjouan government. This is a place where too loose rules are often questioned. YouTube could have taken a tougher stance because of this uncertain situation.

The growing problem of poker content on YouTube

This decision has led members of the poker community to be concerned about how the site handles gambling-related content.

“YouTube recently updated its policy to automatically restrict the viewing of all online poker videos to viewers aged 18 and over.

Kevin Martin, content creator and GGPoker ambassador, said the site's new rules make it very difficult for poker channels to grow.

Martin says that all online poker videos are now automatically marked as being for viewers aged 18 and over, which means that anyone who wants to watch them must be logged in.

He wrote on Twitter that the extra step does not increase attendance because YouTube's algorithm stops recommending restricted videos, even if they were previously popular.

Alexandra Botez, a chess prodigy and poker enthusiast, also raised concerns, noting that age restrictions were imposed even on some of her short videos.

What's next for poker developers?

Habegger is very upset about the loss of his YouTube channel. It is not yet clear if he will be able to get his channel back, but other poker players and fans have rallied to help and support him.

The bigger problem, however, is all the gambling material. The developers are not sure that YouTube remains a safe platform to build a poker fan base, now that the rules are stricter, the videos are less visible and at risk of being banned. They may have to look for other options.