Tag: Loot boxes

05/05/25 8:39 PM

Canadian teens are getting hooked on this gateway to gambling in online games

  • Amber Ranson, The Globe and Mail
  • Canada
  • Igaming
  • Loot boxes
  • Responsible Gaming
  • Underage gambling
Daniela Lobo, a psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, has seen a worrying change in how some teenagers are... more
02/05/25 7:53 PM

Swedish report flags link between loot boxes and problem gambling

  • Robert Fletcher, iGaming Business
  • Sweden
  • Igaming
  • Loot boxes
  • Research
  • Responsible Gaming
  • Underage gambling
A report by Spelinspektionen has found a link between young adults that participated in gambling via video games while under age and risky... more
10/02/23 8:19 PM

Loot boxes under scrutiny in Germany

  • Robert Hess, iGaming Business
  • Germany
  • Igaming
  • Legislation
  • Loot boxes
  • Regulation
The controversial issue of regulating loot boxes in video games is once again in the political spotlight, sparking debates across Europe.... more
03/30/23 8:03 PM

The Gaming News Canada Fiver: Friday, March 31, 2023

  • Steve McAllister—Gaming News Canada
  • Canada
  • British Columbia
  • Ontario
  • Commercial Casinos
  • Igaming
  • Sports Betting
  • Influencers
  • Loot boxes
On the latest Gaming News Canada Show, CDC Gaming journalist Rege Behe appeared on the podcast along with Kelly Koffler to discuss his... more
03/08/23 2:30 PM

Video game loot boxes could be linked to problem gambling, researcher says

  • Ben Miljure, CTV News Vancouver
  • Canada
  • United States
  • British Columbia
  • Other
  • Loot boxes
  • Research
  • Responsible Gaming
It’s no secret video games can be addictive, but now researchers are sounding the alarm about aspects of gaming which could be setting... more