Loot boxes could go the way of the dodo in Europe
A recent report published by a European Union research agency recommends cracking down on loot boxes in video games.
UK gov’t puts videogame loot boxes in its regulatory sights
The UK government issues a call for evidence into “the impact of [videogame] loot boxes on in-game spending and gambling-like behavior.”
Australia looking to age restrict loot boxes
Another country has come around to seeing loot boxes as a form of underage gambling, with Australia taking action.
New report calls lootboxes a gambling polluter on today’s youth
If the Royal Society for Public Health gets its way, Boris Johnson’s new government will put regulations on loot boxes similar to gambling.
Betting on our future – How the UK election could shape the gambling industry in 2020
With the 2019 General Election on the horizon, all of the major political parties have released their manifestos, outlining their vision for the future of the United Kingdom.
Tories vow vengeance on UK gambling operators after election
UK's Conservative party vows to review 2005 Gambling Act following December's general election with focus on loot boxes and credit card use.
Andrew Yang links loot boxes to gambling, calls for regulation
Andrew Yang calls loot boxes what they are, a gambling sytem that is focused on exploiting children.
Valve restricts loot box key sales over money laundering concerns
Videogame developer Valve Corp restricts sales and trading of loot box keys after discovering "worldwide fraud networks" were using keys to launder money.
UK youth survey finds video game loot boxes are gambling gateway
UK's 2019 Young People and Gambling report shows overall decline in youth gambling but video game loot boxes are shown to presage real-money gambling.
England’s children commissioner wants loot box regulation
Another voice in the U.K. is calling on stricter regulations of the video game gambling mechanic.
