Loot Boxes in Valve Games

Three class-action lawsuits against Valve Corp. were consolidated to be heard together. More information on the consolidated case is below.

Loot boxes in Valve games, including Counter-Strike, Dota, and Team Fortress

Marketing games with loot boxes that constitute illegal gambling under Washington state law

Designing the loot-box opening experience to imitate slot machines and other casino games

Failing to use safeguards, such as age verification and parental consent, to protect children and teens from gambling features

Failing to adequately disclose the odds of receiving items in loot boxes

Pending

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