Kiwi gamer says he's spent $16,000 on loot boxes in video games | eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century | Scoop.it
A kiwi gamer says he's spent around $16,000 on loot boxes, or virtual treasure chests, in online video games. Games like Counter-strike and FIFA, now EA FC, allow players to spend real money to open them, and win in game rewards. Problem gambling groups are worried about the sums of money being spent on loot boxes, which they say operate in much the same way as real-life gambling. Luka Forman has more.