A new proposed class action lawsuit is accusing video game company Valve of running what plaintiffs describe as an illegal gambling operation inside several of its biggest games. The case, filed ...

A legal battle is underway as Valve pushes back against a lawsuit classifying Counter-Strike's loot boxes as an illegal gambling mechanism. Explore Valve's defense, where they claim 'people enjoy ...

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New European and global rules could limit minors' access to loot boxes, pressuring in-game sales, retention, and bookings.

Ross Kilvington is a Scottish freelance writer with extensive experience in both sport and iGaming. Since November 2021, he has contributed to publications such as… The Austrian Supreme Court has ...

The earlier children are exposed to loot boxes and betting ads, the higher the risk of developing ludomania, experts say.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Valve of promoting illegal gambling through its video games in a lawsuit filed by her office. According to the AG's announcement, her office ...

Valve’s recent legal battle with the New York Attorney General (NYAG) has sparked significant debate over the regulation of loot boxes in video games. The NYAG’s lawsuit alleges that Valve’s loot box ...

Recently, video games have seen a rise in the use of in-game purchases and loot boxes, integrating these features into a variety of titles. These additions, which provide players with extra content ...

A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues.

I am so clueless I had to google "what is a loot box". So that should set the stage for my comments. First, wikipedia said loot boxes "started in 2007" but I don't see how this is any different from ...