Are loot crates, loot boxes and player packs a form of gambling?

Have you ever been to a casino and bet it all on a big prize?Of course not.

It’s actually illegal for kids to gamble in Canada.

But chances are you might have tried out another kind of big bet — loot boxes, loot crates and player packs — which are available in most video games.

Some say the stakes, the thrill and the costs are too similar to real-world gambling.

Although not officially classified as gambling here in Canada, researchers like James Close at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, say loot crates should be.

Tune in to this week’s episode of Game On with Elijah Sandiford to hear about Close’s research and what might be next for loot crates.

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