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UK charity GambleAware says loot boxes "structurally and psychologically akin to gambling"

EA vet Moore says FIFA Ultimate Team isn't gambling, but understands scrutiny
Former exec says that his personal view is loot boxes are a "long way" from gambling

New research shows 1 in 10 young people getting into debt over loot boxes
1 in 6 have taken money from their parents without permission

UK's House of Lords says loot boxes should face gambling regulation
Follows DCMS investigation into the business model last year

UK's DCMS to call for evidence that loot boxes should be classified as gambling
Follows select committee that touched on the topic last year

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PEGI, TIGA and ESA weigh in on DCMS video games report
The British trade bodies are keeping it cool but that sure isn't the case across the Atlantic

Loot boxes, age ratings and gambling: Everything the UK games industry needs to know from today's DCMS report
MPs also frustrated at lack of co-operation from some companies in the industry

PEGI responds to concerns about NBA 2K20’s gambling features after trailer shows slot machines

Researchers seek a more helpful attitude from games industry on addiction research
Academics lament an “adversarial” attitude towards their research into gaming

To the surprise of no-one, the ESA continues to claim loot boxes aren't gambling
Follows US FTC announcing investigation into the business model