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Dutch judge rules that EA should be fined €500k every week until it removes FIFA loot boxes – Video Games Chronicle
FUT had been deemed in violation of gambling rules…
This article was updated at 12:05 GMT.The Netherlands Gaming Authority will be allowed to fine Electronic Arts 500,000 every week it sells loot boxes in FIFA Ultimate Team, after the feature was deemed in violation of gambling rules.
The decision was approved by the court of The Hague on Thursday, following a lengthy legal battle between the Gaming Authority and EA.
The independent body ruled in 2018 that FIFAs Ultimate Team Packs mechanic was in violation of its Gambling Act, and suggested the…
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