gambling
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NSW Doesn’t See Loot Boxes As Gambling, But They Still Have Concerns
30As the furore over loot boxes has spilled into the legislative arena, it’s also exposed the reality that every state and territory looks at the issue differently. The Department of Industry’s Liquor & Gaming is the relevant body in New South Wales — and while they don’t believe that loot boxes principally fall under the…
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Esports Gambling Officials Are Ready For It To Be Legal
Photo: Esports Arena Las Vegas This week, the Supreme Court overturned the ban on sports betting, giving states the ability to legalise it if they want to. Esports betting was already legal in Nevada; in 2016, the Downtown Grand Casino offered the first legal esports wagers on League of Legends. Operators and regulators in esports…
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Riot Discloses Loot Box Odds For League Of Legends
Riot Games revealed the drop rates for League of Legends’ loot crates yesterday, offering transparency for a system that until now has been opaque. This comes during a time when loot boxes have triggered a great deal of outrage among players, pundits and even politicians.
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Despite Controversy, Counter-Strike Gambling Guy Still Officially Repping Call Of Duty
TMartn Trevor “TMartn” Martin, best known for violating FTC regulations by aggressively promoting a Counter-Strike skin gambling site that he didn’t say he owned, has returned to the spotlight alongside today’s release of Call of Duty: WWII – helping publisher Activision market the new game and raise money for veterans.