How strong is New York’s “illegal gambling” case against Valve’s loot boxes?

For years now, Valve fans have been making jokes about the company’s slow transition from game maker to glorified digital hat ...

New York sues video game developer Valve, says its 'loot boxes' are gambling

NEW YORK, Feb 25 (Reuters) - New York's attorney general sued Valve, a video game developer whose franchises include ...

New York AG Letitia James sues video game giant Valve over "loot boxes," calling them "quintessential gambling"

New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking on a giant of the video game industry, Valve Games, alleging that they essentially enable illegal gambling through an in-game mechanic known as a ...

Valve’s ‘Patent Troll’ Verdict Points to Laws, Licenses as Tools

Valve Corp.’s victory against an inventor under state laws penalizing bad-faith patent litigation highlights the importance of licensing agreement terms even if it falls short of heralding the end of ...
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How New York is arguing Valve’s loot boxes are illegal gambling

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Valve, alleging its loot box skins and Steam marketplace promote illegal ...

Valve’s Loot Boxes Are Gambling And Illegal, Says New York In New Lawsuit

On February 25, the New York attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit against Valve in Manhattan. The state is accusing ...