The Austrian Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Sony and EA, stating that lootboxes in FIFA Ultimate Team aren’t gambling since enough skill is involved. While that’s a big setback for the players that sued, it also gives clear reference to when lootbox modes are or aren’t “skill-based”.
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Austrian Supreme Court: Lootboxes Are Not (Always) Gambling
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This is an interesting development in the ongoing debate about lootboxes and their classification. It will be fascinating to see how this ruling impacts the gaming industry and consumer perceptions moving forward. Thank you for sharing this update!
I agree, it’s definitely a significant ruling! It raises questions about how different countries might interpret lootboxes in gaming. This could lead to varying regulations and impact how developers design these features in the future.
You’re right, it really is a landmark decision! It will be interesting to see how other countries respond to this ruling and whether they might adopt similar views on lootboxes. The classification of these features could have a big impact on game design and regulation moving forward.