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UK Government's loot box inquiry says no changes to law, asks industry to self-regulate
By Jonathan Bolding published
News "The evidence base on loot boxes is still emerging, and direct government intervention may risk unintended consequences"

It's time to stop calling videogames 'addictive,' UK trade group boss says
By Andy Chalk published
news It risks reinforcing the belief that games are, in fact, addictive.

The UK Gambling Commission has not connected loot boxes with gambling
By Fraser Brown published
News Despite what's been reported elsewhere.

CS:GO and Dota 2 trading disabled in the Netherlands after loot box crackdown
By Joe Donnelly published
News It appears the Netherlands Gaming Authority has moved on Valve's games.

Netherlands Gaming Authority cracks down on loot boxes in some games
By Andy Chalk published
news Four of the 10 loot boxes examined in a study were found to violate Netherlands' gambling laws.

The best ways to gamble in PC games (without losing real money)
By Christopher Livingston published
rounders With all the recent focus on loot box gambling, let's rediscover the joys of betting with fake money.

Behind the addictive psychology and seductive art of loot boxes
By Alex Wiltshire published
just one more How gambling principles and seductive animation compel players to drop cash on card packs and weapon crates.
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