by Australian MP Andrew Wilkie has introduced a bill aimed at curbing the impact of loot boxes and suggested they “groomed” kids into gambling later in life.
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Study shows gamers see link between loot boxes and gambling
by Michael Maguire in A study conducted by the University of British Columbia’s Centre for Gambling Research has found that a high proportion of gamers, especially students, equate loot boxes with gambling.
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US Native American Casino starts legal war with Valve over loot boxes
by Jur Dava in Video gaming and gambling is back in the news, as Valve faces another shot across its bow in the controversial in-game skins and loot crates saga.
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Australian senate takes no action on loot boxes after committee report
by Staff Writer in The Australian Environment and Communications Committee’s report into video game loot boxes was delivered to the Australian senate last week, noting that a consensus around the world had not been reached on whether the practice should be considered gambling.
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US plans its own investigation into loot boxes after public outcry
by Staff Writer in The United States Federal Trade Commission has announced it will investigate video game loot boxes — the source of much controversy over the last few years in online gaming.
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Ireland gives loot boxes the green light after gaming review
by Staff Writer in Ireland’s Minister of State for Justice, David Stanton, has confirmed that loot boxes are not a form of gambling in the nation. He noted that his declaration has no “legal effect”, but is based on solid law.
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EA doubles down on loot boxes, despite Belgian court decision
by Staff Writer in EA Games has refused to budge on loot boxes from its games in Belgium, setting up a big court battle after the nation’s gaming commission determined the feature constituted illegal gambling.
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German lawmakers might ban video games with loot boxes
by Nathan Misa in German legislators are considering a complete ban on video games with loot boxes, which could affect the future of esports in the country.
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Survey reveals children are gambling more due to skin betting
by Sarah O'Brien in A UK Gambling Commission report is expected to reveal 500,000 children gamble due to skin betting, which is where players exchange video game items for cash.
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UK Gambling Commission maintains its position on loot boxes
by Sarah O'Brien in The UK Gambling Commission has released a statement reconfirming its position on loot boxes, stating that buying in-game feature does not constitute gambling.