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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nick Lester

RARE PHOTOS: Games industry has financial interest in fostering addiction with loot boxes - The Real Truth

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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