New York Files Lawsuit Against Valve Over Loot Boxes
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed legal action against video game developer Valve, alleging that certain in-game features in popular titles function as illegal gambling systems. The complaint targets mechanics known as “loot boxes” in games including Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2, arguing they encourage users to spend money for randomly generated virtual items that may later be exchanged for value. Allegations Focus On Loot Box Mechanics Authorities claim the system resembles gambling because users pay for a chance at rare digital […] The post New York Files Lawsuit Against Valve Over Loot Boxes appeared first on World Casino News.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed legal action against video game developer Valve, alleging that certain in-game features in popular titles function as illegal gambling systems. The complaint targets mechanics known as “loot boxes” in games including Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2, arguing they encourage users to spend money for randomly generated virtual items that may later be exchanged for value. Allegations Focus On Loot Box Mechanics Authorities claim the system resembles gambling because users pay for a chance at rare digital […]
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