GAMING: Why Aren't Loot Boxes Considered To Be Gambling?
Jordan Middler finds out why loot boxes cause so much controversy and worry to gamers.
大象传媒 The Social's gaming correspondent Jordan Middler investigates why one of gaming's most hotly-discussed and controversial issues isn't considered in the same way as gambling in the UK as he meets other gamers, shares some FIFA experiences of his own and speaks to a lawyer, to get a hold on what's going on.
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This episode was written and presented by Jordan Middler
Produced by Ally McCrae & Ross Semple
Senior Producers are Kirsty Drain & Paul McFadyen
Exec Producer is Anthony Browne
Original Pilot Material is a podcast for 大象传媒 Sounds from the team behind 大象传媒 The Social, the award winning new talent platform from 大象传媒 Scotland.
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LOOT BOXES IN FIFA 20 - WHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY?
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