The Dutch Gambling Authority have given game developers eight weeks to fix loot boxes they found were in violation of gambling laws. Desire, competition, or addiction - why do we buy loot boxes? The Dutch Gambling authority’s investigation into in-game loot boxes has found that four of ten games examined violate gambling laws (via NOS). The investigation found that these four games award loot box prizes which can be sold via third-party websites for real-life money. Because you can essentially make money from these loot box items, the authority have concluded they violate gambling rules. The gambling authority did not reveal which games they had identified as using gambling mechanics. However, any games which include items - gained from a loot box - that can be sold on third-party sites for real-world value are violating the laws. As NOS pointed out, this means PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, FIFA 18, Dota 2, and Rocket League could be in the firing line. … [Read more...] about Dutch Gambling Authority give devs eight weeks to fix loot boxes