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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.

麻豆社 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

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