The U.K.’s communications regulator has fined Kick Online Entertainment SA £800,000 (roughly $1.08 million) for failing to implement legally required age verification measures under the country’s Online Safety Act.

Kick is an online streaming platform launched in late 2022 and closely resembles Twitch.

Kick ranks as one of the top livestreaming platforms globally (often #4 behind YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch in viewership hours according to analytics like StreamCharts).

The penalty follows an investigation into whether adult websites had put in place “highly effective” age assurance systems to prevent minors from accessing pornographic material. Ofcom determined that Kick Online Entertainment did not comply with those requirements between July 25 and Dec. 29, 2025.

In a statement, Ofcom said the company has since implemented an age assurance method that is “capable of being highly effective.”

Ofcom also imposed a separate £30,000 ($40,833) fine against Kick Online Entertainment for failing to respond to formal information requests “in an accurate, complete and timely way,” as required by law.

The regulator said it will levy an additional daily penalty of £200 ($272) until the company provides the requested information, or for a maximum of 60 days, whichever occurs first.

Suzanne Cater, Ofcom’s Director of Enforcement, said age checks on adult platforms are mandatory under the Online Safety Act.

“Having highly effective age checks on adult sites to protect children from pornographic content is non-negotiable,” Cater said. “Any company that fails to meet this duty or engage with us can expect to face robust enforcement action, including significant fines.”

Within days of the age verification duty coming into force in July 2025, Ofcom launched investigations into dozens of adult site operators, including Kick Online Entertainment. The company was selected based on user numbers, according to the regulator.

Ofcom confirmed that it has issued a provisional finding against Youngtek Solutions for allegedly failing to implement required age checks and for not responding adequately to information requests.

The agency is also expanding its ongoing investigations to four additional adult companies: Fapello, Porntrex, Sun Social Media, and XXBrits.

Ofcom said further enforcement action will be taken where necessary.

The Online Safety Act requires platforms that host pornographic material to deploy age assurance tools capable of effectively preventing under-18s from accessing explicit content.

The law grants Ofcom authority to levy substantial fines against noncompliant companies and to pursue additional measures if violations persist.