Loot Box Special: Laws, Concerns & Preview Packs with Dr. David Zendle #W40

University of York Lecturer, Dr. David Zendle joins your host Ben to discuss developments, concerns and the future of Loot Boxes and Ultimate Team packs:

• What is Problem Gambling?
• Are FUT packs Loot Boxes?
• What has Zendle's research found?
• What is the link between Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling?
• Why is this link concerning?
• Are governments attempting to regulate or ban loot boxes?
• Would 'self-earned' packs be different to purchased?
• Will Preview Packs prevent the problematic behaviour and gambling link?
• If there was Loot Box regulation — would Preview Packs fall outside that?
• What impact do Loot Box Opening videos have?
• How you can help or get involved
• Much more!

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