“Findings indicate that loot box purchasing represents an important marker of risk for gambling and problem gambling among people who play video games.” Sophie Coelho
Gaming Loot Boxes: A Gateway To Addiction Gambling
Lack of independent funding for research into Gambling Disorder
“Gambling in the modern era is pervasive owing to the variety of gambling opportunities available, including those that use technology (eg, online applications on smartphones). “
The Verdict is in: Loot Boxes are Gambling
“The loot boxes incentivize gambling by becoming more desirable over time to spend real money.”
Gaming Loot Boxes: Are They Gambling?
the activity or practice of playing at a game of chance for money or other stakes.
