The FTC is investigating loot boxes — but not for the right reasons

The FTC is investigating loot boxes — but not for the right reasons

5 years ago
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https://thenextweb.com/gaming/2018/11/28/ftc-loot-box-investigation/

The American Federal Trade Commission (FTC) yesterday joined the ongoing battle of attrition between regulators and game developers over the thorny topic of loot boxes.

Last we heard about loot box legislation, a collection of European regulators were teaming up to investigate loot boxes and other maybe-kinda-sorta gambling practices, with one American entity joining in: the Washington State Gaming Commission. Now the cause is being taken up by the FTC, at the request of New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan.