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NHS Mental Health Director Calls For Ban On Loot Boxes

NHS Mental Health Director Calls For Ban On Loot Boxes

Claire Murdoch says they are a gateway to addiction.

Over 1 Million People Exposed To Gambling Through Loot Boxes, Study Reveals

Over 1 Million People Exposed To Gambling Through Loot Boxes, Study Reveals

A study held by the Gambling Commission of UK reveals that loot boxes in games act as a gateway to gambling addiction.

Website Opens Up To Track Microtransactions In Games

Website Opens Up To Track Microtransactions In Games

Someone had to do this.

Are Battle Passes The Solution to Video Game Monetization?

Are Battle Passes The Solution to Video Game Monetization?

Could Battle Passes with guaranteed reward tiers replace Season Passes and RNG loot boxes?

Law to Restrict Loot Boxes Proposed in Hawaii

Law to Restrict Loot Boxes Proposed in Hawaii

Please let this law come to pass.

15 Times Microtransactions And Lootboxes Created A Massive Controversy

15 Times Microtransactions And Lootboxes Created A Massive Controversy

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Lootboxes Are Not Legally Gambling, New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Says
UK Gambling Commission Rules That Loot Boxes Are Not Gambling

UK Gambling Commission Rules That Loot Boxes Are Not Gambling

"A key factor in deciding if that line has been crossed is whether in-game items acquired 'via a game of chance' can be considered money or money's worth."

Australian Gambling Analyst Says Loot Boxes Are Gambling

Australian Gambling Analyst Says Loot Boxes Are Gambling

Yes, let this get bigger.

Loot Boxes Declared Illegal By Belgium; Will Move To Have Them Banned In Europe
Loot Boxes Make Too Much Money For Them To Go Away, Says Analyst Firm

Loot Boxes Make Too Much Money For Them To Go Away, Says Analyst Firm

Unless we stop buying the games that have them...

Blizzard CEO Says Overwatch Loot Boxes Don’t Belong in Recent Controversy

Blizzard CEO Says Overwatch Loot Boxes Don’t Belong in Recent Controversy

The inability to convert loot boxes to real money also separates them from gambling as per Mike Morhaime.