What are loot boxes? They are virtual items in video games that players can purchase with real money or in-game currency. In return, they receive random rewards such as cosmetic items, gameplay ...

Loot boxes are still here with us in 2023, and some countries are finally catching up with regulation. The approach taken in the past few years has generally been to determine whether different types ...

A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues.

LONDON, United Kingdom, November 4, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The topic of loot boxes, microtransactions and other types of gambling mechanics in video games is one that is handled differently in ...