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Extend the gambling law to include "loot boxes" and other predatory mechanics.

Submitted on Wednesday 17th July 2019

Rejected on Wednesday 31st July 2019

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Extend the gambling law to include "loot boxes" and other predatory mechanics.

Petition Details

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.

Additional Information

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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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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