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EA Will Not Appeal FUT Pack Fine in Austria
As a result, the video gaming company will have to pay a $11,740 fine

Video game giant Electronic Arts (EA) has decided not to appeal a recent fine it received in Austria because of its loot box-styled products. The gaming company emphasized its disagreement with the decision but decided not to contest the authorities’ judgment.
The fine was handed to EA after an Austrian court decided that the company’s FIFA Ultimate Team Packs are in breach of Austria’s gambling regulations. Similar to other similar digital products, the packs can be bought with real money and contain virtual assets that are usually generated at random.
Loot boxes are one of the hot topics of the video gaming industry. Because of their inherent similarities to gambling, many argue that they can serve as “gateway products” that incentivize young people to wager. Others claim that that the boxes themselves constitute gambling.
In any case, EA disagrees with the notion that its products constitute gambling. The company stands firm by its belief that its products are legal and in line with Australia’s regulations.
What EA Has to Say on the Matter?
An EA spokesperson expressed how the company feels about the current case. They underscored that EA believes the court “got both the facts and law wrong” in the case.
The spokesperson confirmed that EA does not intend to file an appeal since the decision will not have a profound effect on its business. However, the company still believes that it is in the right.
While we’ve decided not to appeal this narrow decision, which has no broader legal impact beyond this individual claim, we are confident that our games do not constitute gambling and that we are in full compliance with local laws.
EA spokesperson
The spokesperson added that EA is confident in the legality of its products and pointed out that regulators in multiple jurisdictions all over the world have previously ruled in favor of EA in similar cases. They noted that this includes another case in Australia that was decided by the very same Austrian Regional Court.
We design our games to bring choice, fairness, value and fun – we are committed to ensuring our Austrian players continue to have access to the same game and features as the millions of other players who enjoy them.
EA spokesperson
The video gaming sector remains divided on the topic of loot boxes. Regulators in multiple markets are equally inconclusive about how such products should be regulated. Still, the UK government recently released new guidelines for such products.
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Although Fiona doesn't have a long-spanning background within the gambling industry, she is an incredibly skilled journalist who has built a strong interest in the constantly growing iGaming network. The team at Gambling News is glad to have her on our roster to help deliver the best stories as soon as they hit. Aside from writing, she loves to dabble in online casino games such as slots and roulette, both for her own enjoyment and also as research to better improve her understanding of the industry.
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