New lawsuit wants Valve to repay "billions" earned from "illegal gambling" lootboxes in Counter-Strike, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Valve, accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling operation through lootbox mechanics in Counter-Strike 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2. The lawsuit seeks billions in restitution for alleged illicit profits made from these gambling features, which plaintiffs argue use psychological techniques similar to casino games and are particularly dangerous for younger players.
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- Company: Valve
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Loot Boxes
- Game: Dota 2
- Game: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
- Game: Team Fortress 2
- Game: Counter-Strike 2
- Topic: Gambling
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