Belgium has reached an official decision on the matter of loot boxes being gambling (paying real money for a random chance at in-game rewards), and intends to carry a demand for a ban to the European Union : http://www.pcgamer.com/belgium-says-loot-boxes-are-gambling-wants-them-banned-in-europe/ I assume this stands as a cautionary tale to AAA publishers about what lines not to cross. EDIT : The US State of Hawaii is also stepping up against the practice : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_akwfRuL4os