Legal
March 23, 2026
Valve Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Loot Box Gambling System
A fresh legal challenge has been brought against Valve, with plaintiffs accusing the gaming firm of operating mechanics that closely resemble gambling practices. The complaint, filed in federal court in Washington state, targets the company’s use of paid “loot boxes” in several of its most popular titles. Counter-Strike Loot Boxes Accused of Mimicking Gambling At […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Singapore to Regulate Blind Box Card Sales
Trading card packs currently sold in Singapore are set to come under new rules, as the government is moving to address gambling-related risks linked to so-called blind boxes. A spokesman for the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the plans to The Straits Times on February 26, saying regulations are now being drafted. More details will […]
Legal
February 26, 2026
Valve Under Fire in New York as AG Says Loot Boxes Are Gambling
Loot boxes in video games have once again found themselves in the spotlight after New York authorities initiated a lawsuit against Valve. In a complaint, New York Attorney General Letitia James postulated that the video gaming company’s products are essentially gambling that targets children. Loot Boxes Remain a Controversial Feature For context, loot boxes are […]
Legal
January 28, 2026
Austria Refuses to Categorize Loot Boxes as Gambling
A few weeks after Poland proposed categorizing video game loot boxes as gambling, Austria’s Supreme Court rejected a player’s attempt to recuperate their losses, saying that such products do not constitute gambling. Loot Boxes Still in the Spotlight Loot boxes have been one of the hot topics of the video gaming and gambling industries for […]
Esports
December 11, 2025
Poland Eyes Loot Boxes as Gambling Under New Rules
Poland is considering a significant reconfiguration of its gambling regulations through a new draft proposal that aims to bring “games incentives and virtual goods” under the Gambling Act of 2009. The proposal, backed by Poland 2050 MPs, which is Szymon Hołownia’s political party, was created following the 2020 presidential elections, specifically targets loot boxes in […]
Esports
November 12, 2025
Epic Games Says Gambling Is Not Coming to Fortnite
Video gaming juggernaut Epic Games has fired back at accusations of implementing mechanics for player-created gambling content. The developer firmly stated that it doesn’t condone casino-style games in its IP, although it became clear that it doesn’t consider loot boxes to constitute gambling. Epic Games Responds Epic Games’ response comes in the wake of outrage […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
Spain Targets Loot Boxes in New Awareness Campaign
Spain is determined to adopt a firmer stance against video game features that blur the line between entertainment and gambling. Fewer Loot Boxes, More Real Gamers On October 15, the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030 launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of loot boxes, those digital containers […]
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 […]
