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Aug 8th, 2019

Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony will now require developers to disclose loot box odds
Agreement has been made for odds to be shown by the end of 2020

Google Play developers must now disclose loot box odds
Details surrounding “randomised virtual items” must be clearly shown

Nintendo pulling Fire Emblem Heroes and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp in Belgium amidst loot box concerns
Fire Emblem Heroes and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will be taken offline in August

Sweden to review consumer protection measures against loot boxes
Swedish Consumer Agency to conduct investigation into casino-like elements in games

Germany considering new minor protections laws against loot boxes and mobile monetisation

FTC to hold loot box workshop in August
Due to be held at the Constitution Center in Washington, DC on August 7th, 2019

European regulators claim “blurring of lines” between gambling and gaming in joint statement

French regulator concerned about loot boxes but concedes it isn't gambling
Paris proves less hostile to the practice than its Dutch and Belgian counterparts