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Are Loot Boxes a Form of Gambling?

A question that’s come up a lot recently is whether loot boxes constitute a form of gambling. This is because of the fact that you have to spend actual money to get them and there’s an element of luck to them: you may get items you want, or you may not. Certain casino games, such as slots and roulette, are entirely based on luck.

Do People Get Addicted to Them?

There have been quite a few stories posted online about people spending more money than they should have on loot boxes. Some people only spend small sums regularly, while others keep paying for boxes until they get what they’re after and can end up forking out hundreds, or even thousands of pounds over the course of a year.

What’s Being Done About Them?

While countries have taken different approaches to loot boxes, in the UK they’re not covered by the country’s gambling laws. Therefore, they’re not regulated. This is because the items that you can earn from the boxes are deemed not to have any monetary value. However, the debate about loot boxes has been going on for a few years now and has been gaining momentum.