House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Loot Box Call for Evidence Launch
23 September 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Caroline Dinenage Con Gosport
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Caroline Dinenage launches a call for evidence to investigate loot boxes in video games.
- The focus is on potential links between loot boxes and gambling-like behavior among young people.
- The government aims to gather detailed information to inform future actions on loot boxes.
Issue summary
Caroline Dinenage launches a call for evidence to investigate loot boxes in video games, focusing on potential links to gambling-like behavior and problem gambling among young people.
Action requested
The government is launching an open call for evidence to gather detailed information about the impact of loot boxes on players, particularly children and young people. The results will inform future actions regarding loot boxes and be considered alongside the review of the Gambling Act.
Key facts
- The call for evidence fulfills a commitment made by the government on June 8th.
- In 2019, the government committed to reviewing the Gambling Act with a focus on online loot boxes.
- Over half of the UK population plays video games.