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Lewis Barton

PlayStation to issue refunds as Austrian court rules FIFA Ultimate Team Packs as gambling

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FIFA Ultimate Team Packs have been ruled as a form of gambling by a court in Austria after several Austrian FIFA players sued Sony in 2020.

For the last few years, concerns have been raised over loot boxes in gaming, with many suggesting the purchase of these randomised in-game items could be a gateway to gambling for young people. EA Sports has come under fire in recent years due to its inclusion of loot boxes in its FIFA titles, and the most recent entry FIFA 23 is no different.

According to a report from Games Wirtschaft (via VGC ), Sony has been ordered to repay €338.26 to the plaintiffs after a small court in Hermagor, Austria ruled that FIFA's loot boxes, FUT Packs, violated the country's gambling laws. Sony is reportedly being held responsible due to the Packs being bought through the PlayStation Store, but the verdict is not yet final, so the decision can be appealed.

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