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The lawsuit aims to "stop Valve from promoting gambling features in its games, disgorge all ill-gotten gains, and pay fines for violating New York\u2019s laws."

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[–] BananaIsABerry@lemmy.zip 3 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Not mechanically the same at all. The reason they can skirt by and have not been considered 'gambling' is largely due to the fact that you always win something, even if the player to player market dictates that item as worthless.

A slot machine literally just takes your money and you are left with nothing but having pushed a button for the pretty lights and fun noises.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

A slot machine literally just takes your money and you are left with nothing but having pushed a button for the pretty lights and fun noises.

What do you think video game cosmetics are if not pretty lights and fun noises?

[–] BananaIsABerry@lemmy.zip 2 points 10 hours ago

I mean, fair, but it's a digital item that you get to keep.