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

News Sep 17th, 2018

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

"We have joined forces to call on video games companies to address the clear public concern around the risks gambling and some video games can pose to children"

French regulator concerned about loot boxes but concedes it isn't gambling

News Jul 2nd, 2018

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

Nintendo’s Fils-aime: Loot boxes "have gotten a bit of a bad rap”

News Jun 15th, 2018

Nintendo’s Fils-aime: Loot boxes "have gotten a bit of a bad rap”

Nintendo Of America president Reggie Fils-aime chips in on the loot-box debate

Landmark Belgium gaming authority ruling defines loot boxes as gambling

News Apr 26th, 2018

Landmark Belgium gaming authority ruling defines loot boxes as gambling

Publishers could face sizeable fines if they don't remove paid loot crates

Top games ruled to be breaking Dutch gambling laws with loot boxes

News Apr 20th, 2018

Top games ruled to be breaking Dutch gambling laws with loot boxes

The authoritative body investigated 10 unnamed titles after concerns were raised by players, parents and addiction care workers

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