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Although the introduction of loot boxes into online and console video games has proven to be a huge money maker for the game's producers, maybe it's time to really consider the potential harm these prizes can do. Many people believe that these types of surprises may drive children to look for the same thrills in online gambling with real money. The fact that children have access to a gambling-style game in the form of loot boxes could imprint the same highs and lows that define problem gambling.

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport is going to begin an investigation to answer the ever-old question, is loot boxes a form of gambling.