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"In September 2024, Australia introduced a new classification approach for
games with gambling-like content.
Under this scheme, videogames containing in-game purchases linked to
chance-based features such as “loot boxes” or “gacha” must have a minimum
classification of M (not recommended for children under 15 years of age).
Additionally, videogames which contain simulated gambling, such as social
casino games, must be classified R18+ (legally restricted to adults aged 18 or
older).
These new laws aimed to address the impacts of gambling-like content in games
on children, given growing evidence such content in games may cause financial
harm and is potentially linked to problem gambling.
However, our new research shows that a year later, there remains widespread
non-compliance with the new laws in games on the Apple App Store and the Google
Play Store. Parents have to navigate a confusing landscape to determine what
games are appropriate for their kids to play."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
