Study suggests gambling in video games leads to increased gambling

The study, which is the first of its kind in Flanders, emphasizes how young players' future behaviors are impacted by simulated gambling in video games.

Gambling mechanics are incorporated into video games through features like treasure chests that allow players to advance more quickly or prize wheels that offer unique in-game equipment. These components, which can be either free or paid, include casino-style games, videos with a gambling theme produced by influencers or streamers, and loot boxes, which are surprise packages filled with random game items.
 
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