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20 Million Dollar Fine: The Cost of Loot Boxes in Gaming

A distributor of the popular game Genshin Impact has been hit with a hefty $20 million fine due to its loot box practices. Loot boxes, which are virtual items in video games that can be purchased for a chance to win random in-game rewards, have come under scrutiny for their gambling-like mechanics. This fine underscores the growing regulatory attention on how these mechanics might exploit players, particularly younger audiences. The fine serves as a stark reminder to the gaming industry about the potential legal and financial repercussions of such practices.

Source: www.gamedeveloper.com

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