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

MAR 9, 202015 MIN
Original Pilot Material...from The Social

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

MAR 9, 202015 MIN

Description

<p>BBC 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.</p><p>If you are affected by any issues in this episode, please see more information in the BBC Action Line on Addiction: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gambling </p><p>This episode was written and presented by Jordan Middler Produced by Ally McCrae &amp; Ross Semple Senior Producers are Kirsty Drain &amp; Paul McFadyen Exec Producer is Anthony Browne</p><p>Original Pilot Material is a podcast for BBC Sounds from the team behind BBC The Social, the award winning new talent platform from BBC Scotland.</p><p>Live in the UK and want to pitch an idea? [email protected]</p>