Study Shows Link Between Loot Box Spending And Problem Gambling

By Alex Weldon on November 7, 2019

A new study shows that problem gamblers spend more on in-game purchases when randomized loot boxes are available, adding fuel to an ongoing debate.

NBA 2K20 Loot Boxes Are Just A Fancy Name For Gambling

By Vanessa Lutz on September 4, 2019

Microtransactions are nothing new in video games, but the loot box system in NBA 2K20 continues to blur the line between gaming and gambling.