Tag Archive: UK Gambling Act 2005

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.

Thanks to advances in both mobile and internet technologies, we have seen a massive increase in the number of UK gamblers visiting online casinos. As a result, successive governments have introduced new regulations and rules. Many of these are tied to the strict licencing requirements for online operators. These are designed to help problem gamblers, whilst at the same time still allowing the gambling industry to flourish. Also to ensure that online players are safe from scammers and hackers.