How strong is New York’s “illegal gambling” case against Valve’s loot boxes?
Lawyers tell Ars the state has a tough road ahead, even as Valve is uniquely vulnerable. Image: Sarah / Unsplash Source: Ars Technica
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New York sues Valve, alleging its loot boxes are ‘quintessential gambling’
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Valve for “illegally promoting gambling” through the loot box systems it has built for video games like Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2, according to a press release. The attorney general seeks to “permanently stop Valve from promoting gambling features in its games, disgorge all…
Everything is gambling now: the latest news on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi
Prediction markets will let you bet on just about anything, from how many tweets Elon Musk will post this week to the next president of the United States, with predictions sometimes showing shockingly (or suspiciously) spot-on accuracy. Polymarket’s CEO Shayne Copland has even claimed that prediction markets are “the most accurate thing we have as…
From ‘Power’ to the Poker Table: Markice Moore Bets Big on New Casino Thriller
Introduction A new player is stepping up to the cinematic felt. Markice Moore, known for his gritty turn in the Starz hit ‘Power,’ is set to headline the high-stakes thriller ‘High Rollers,’ signaling a major career pivot into leading-man territory. This exclusive casting coup promises a tense, character-driven dive into the perilous world of underground…