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Esports
April 18, 2025
FIFA Blamed for Increase in Underage Gambling in UK
GambleAware, a UK-based independent charity that works to prevent gambling-related harm, sparked a national debate regarding the growing number of teens and children engaging in gambling, with many people blaming FIFA for the trend. FIFA Among Factors Contributing to Underage Gambling, People Say The organization has recently launched a striking installation in London featuring 85,000 […]
Industry
March 4, 2025
Meta Accused of Running Illegal Loot Box Ads in Belgium
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has been paid by 172 mobile gaming companies to run advertisements promoting game features that Belgium classifies as gambling. The respective features, commonly called “loot boxes,” give random virtual rewards to players for the purpose of enhancing their gameplay. The information was announced by beClaws research group […]
Industry
February 21, 2025
Study Suggests Links Between Loot Boxes and Behavioral Addiction
Computers in Human Behavior, a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal, published a new study on the effect of loot boxes on video gamers’ mental health. The study was carried out by a group of researchers from Nottingham Trent University (UK), Flinders University (Australia), ELTE Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary), and the University of Gibraltar. It suggested links […]
Esports
February 13, 2025
Overwatch 2 to Reintroduce Loot Boxes Due to Popular Demand
Overwatch is once again getting loot boxes, Blizzard Entertainment announced. Answering a popular demand, the company decided to reimplement the controversial mechanic, which had so far been missing from the franchise’s second entry, Overwatch 2. Paid Loot Boxes Have Been Compared to Gambling Loot boxes are a controversial video game mechanic where players can open […]
Industry
February 12, 2025
UK MP Calls for Stricter Loot Box Rules to Safeguard Kids
The ease of access to online games thanks to smartphones and the growing popularity of loot boxes, part of such games, played by children, continue to raise concerns. While the long-term impact of gambling-like content on children is still being analyzed, research already shows that the blurring line between gambling and gaming may have dire […]
Legal
January 20, 2025
Genshin Impact Dev Faces $20M FTC Fine over Loot Boxes
Cognosphere, the developer of the famous gacha game Genshin Impact risks a $20 million penalty over violations related to loot boxes. Genshin Impact Under Fire for Violations Genshin Impact, in classical gacha game style, offers randomized prizes to its players. Originating from the Japanese gachapon machines, the term gacha designates titles where players can spend […]
Industry
December 20, 2024
Dutch Minister Pushes for EU-Wide Loot Box Ban to Shield Consumers
Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Dirk Beljaarts, stresses the need for a Europe-wide ban on loot boxes in video games claiming this strategy would best protect consumers. His remarks came after the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and the Christian Union (CU) asked questions in parliament about issues a UNICEF study raised regarding in-game purchases. Why […]
Industry
December 17, 2024
New Video Games Classification Helps Parents in Australia
Ahead of Christmas, many parents are likely wondering what the best gift for their children would be. While some may consider toys, others, likely responding to children’s requests, may purchase certain video games. In recent years, the lines between gambling and games have been blurring, especially with the introduction of the popular loot boxes that […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
UK Mobile Games Found Violating Loot Box Disclosure Rules
A new BBC study shows many popular mobile games in the UK do not inform players about loot boxes in their ads. This lack of honesty has raised concerns about keeping customers safe as people often compare these kinds of games to gambling and say they target those who are prone to addiction. UK’s Loot […]
Industry
November 21, 2024
Belgium: Study Links Video Game Gambling Features to Teen Gambling
The first-person shooter game by Valve, Half-Life 2 recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Unlike present-day games, the 2004-released game which is already recognized as classic doesn’t offer the popular loot boxes that grant a chance for a cosmetic item, special weapon or other valuable in-game item. While loot boxes are an inseparable part of most […]
