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Re:Belgium declares loot boxes gambling and therefore illegal by lagadu on Thursday April 26, 2018 @04:05AM (#16929885)
Presumably because the regulator has nothing to do with the issue before a court determines that loot box providers fall under their jurisdiction.
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Re:Belgium declares loot boxes gambling and therefore illegal by JackCh on Thursday April 26, 2018 @04:24AM (#16930003)
That's just being pedantic. Swap out "pressured the regulators" with "lobby the lawmakers" and his question is perfectly valid. Let's not pretend large corporations like casinos can't throw their weight around politically.
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