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Official confirmation from the Dutch Government that a ban on loot boxes is being sought. (twitter.com)
submitted 1 year ago by nanoUFO@sh.itjust.works to c/games@sh.itjust.works
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[–] jim@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yes! Loot boxes are awful for children (and even adults). Glad to see the Dutch doing something about this, and I hope others follow as well.

[–] nanoUFO@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's a hard fight because these gambling companies make so much money and are able to lobby (bribe) their way into legality. The whole sports betting scheme bulldozed it's way into Canada and suddenly so much advertising.

[–] Koen967@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Don't underestimate the Dutch governments willingness to tell the people exactly what they can or can't do. They love that.