Submitted on Wednesday 17th July 2019
Rejected on Wednesday 31st July 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Extend the gambling law to include "loot boxes" and other predatory mechanics.
With more and more evidence emerging about kids spending thousands on games which employ the same psychological tricks and carry the same risks of addiction like gambling, we believe that the law should be extended to include those games as they are currently unlicensed and aimed at children.
Currently, there is a loophole in the law. If the game doesn't reward you monetarily, it is not considered gambling.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48925623
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2018/aug/17/video-game-loot-boxes-addictive-and-a-form-of-simulated-gambling-senate-inquiry-told
https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/19/18226852/loot-boxes-gaming-regulation-gambling-free-to-play
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jun/24/nhs-to-open-first-ever-gambling-clinic-for-children
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