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New York sues video game developer Valve, says its 'loot boxes' are gambling (www.reuters.com)
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[โ€“] NonTrinary@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I wonder. What about booster packs for trading card games?

[โ€“] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

They are the same thing in practice, but they don't have proof of exchanges between executives talking about getting kids hooked on card packs like they do with loot boxes.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the obvious connection being made after the case if NY wins.