Speaking at a panel during the FTC’s recent workshop on videogame loot boxes, York St. John University research Dr. David Zendle stated unequivocally that loot boxes are connected to problem gambling. As reported by GamesIndustry, Zendle acknowledged that the causal relationship between the two isn’t clear, but said that the connection “is a clear cause for concern” that should not be trivialized.
Source: N4G PC Loot boxes are a matter of 'life or death' for problem gamblers, says researcher