New York state filed a lawsuit against Valve, alleging that randomized loot boxes in games including Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 constitute illegal gambling because users pay for a chance to win virtual items of significant monetary value that can be resold for cash. State Attorney General Letitia James seeks to eliminate the loot box system, obtain full consumer restitution, and impose fines of triple Valve's gains, citing addiction risks particularly for young people.
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New York state filed a lawsuit against Valve, alleging that randomized loot boxes in games including Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 constitute illegal gambling because users pay for a chance to win virtual items of significant monetary value that can be resold for cash. State Attorney General Letitia James seeks to eliminate the loot box system, obtain full consumer restitution, and impose fines of triple Valve's gains, citing addiction risks particularly for young people.