techspot EA faces another class-action lawsuit over loot boxes

[UltraMega]

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As per The Patch Notes, the case revolves around an argument many governments and politicians have made previously: that loot boxes constitute a form of gambling. Because EA does not hold a gambling license in the region, a pair of Canadians claim it is operating an unlicensed gambling business.

 

The suit covers a number of EA games that include loot boxes, from Madden and FIFA to Mass Effect and Apex Legends. Mark Sutherland and Shawn Moore, who have brought the case, bought loot box items in Madden and NHL, respectfully.

 

The plaintiffs also claim that by not publishing the odds of winning prizes and making loot box purchases occasionally necessary for progression without hours of grinding, EA is breaching various consumer protection statutes.

 

The Patch writes that “This is not a self-represented litigant filing a nuisance lawsuit, but a well-pled claim brought by an experienced legal team who specializes in going after large corporations for stuff like this.”

Source: https://www.techspot.com/news/87240-ea-faces-another-class-action-lawsuit-over-loot.html

 

This is way overdue. Hopefully more countries will follow suit and sue EA for illegal gambling practices.

Edited November 6, 2020 by axipher

[Mistio]

Surprise mechanics!

[W95CIH]

More slaps on the wrists i beat EA is sweating it... not.. some attorneys will get some cheddar and EA will still be "loot boxing" it up!

[Mistio]

When all is said and done and EA continues their practices, many will be fired and some studios closed so management paychecks will continue to flow at the promised rate.