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New York state has filed a lawsuit against Valve Corporation, claiming that the loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 constitute unregulated gambling. The lawsuit, led by Attorney General Letitia James, specifically targets the impact of these loot boxes on children and teenagers, alleging they facilitate illegal gambling activities. Valve operates Steam, a major digital game distribution platform with millions of users.
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2026-02-26
New York files lawsuit against Valve for illegal gambling via loot boxes
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