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What We Know: Loot Boxes & Virtual Currencies

A researcher explains how the mechanics and tactics of gambling are being used in video games, especially random rewards and microtransactions like loot boxes.

Related High School Lesson: Loot Boxes & the Cashless Effect (opens in a new tab)

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