New York Sues Video Game Developer Valve, Says Its 'Loot Boxes' Are Gambling

New York AG sues Valve, alleging 'loot boxes' promote illegal gambling

"Illegal gambling can be harmful and lead to serious addiction problems, especially for our young people."

New York sues Valve, arguing loot boxes cross the line into gambling

The complaint centers on three of the company's best-known titles: Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2. Each game lets players purchase digital loot boxes with real money for the chance to receive randomized items.Read Entire Article

New York sues Valve for enabling "illegal gambling" with loot boxes

The ability to resell Steam items for real value is key to the state's case.

New York sues Bellevue-based game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling

New York’s attorney general is suing video game developer Valve, claiming the “loot boxes” found in Counter-Strike and other popular video game franchises illegally promote gambling.

NY AG: Valve's loot boxes can get kids hooked on gambling

New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Valve of promoting illegal gambling through its video games in a lawsuit filed by her office. According to the AG’s announcement, her office conducted an investigation and had concluded that Valve enabled gambling by enticing users to pay for a chance at rare items from loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2. In the lawsuit, the New York AG stressed that Valve’s loot boxes a…

New York Sues Valve Over Loot Boxes, Calls Them Illegal Gambling

New York's Attorney General cites loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike 2 and their appeal to younger audiences.