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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nick Lester

Games industry has ‘financial interest in fostering addiction’ with loot boxes

The games industry has “a strong financial interest in fostering addiction” it has been warned at Westminster, amid concerns so-called loot boxes are fuelling problem gambling among children and vulnerable people.

The Government has been urged in Parliament to take action on in-game purchases to safeguard youngsters against harm.

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