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GAMING: Why Aren't Loot Boxes Considered To Be Gambling?

Original Pilot Material...from The Social Series 3: Gaming

Jordan Middler finds out why loot boxes cause so much controversy and worry to gamers.

成人快手 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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