Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Not Addressed
Paragraph: 62
Review the case for banning children's access to all social casino games
Recommendation
Social casino products are the latest example of the convergence between video games and gambling. Though it has responded to the specific issue of loot boxes, the Government must address this wider trend to ensure harms, particularly to children, are prevented. It will be more difficult to do so if gambling continues to be defined solely on the basis of whether a prize from a game can be cashed out. The Government should review the case for banning children’s access to social casino games.
Government Response Summary
The government repeats the recommendation verbatim.
Paragraph Reference:
62
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
Social casino products are the latest example of the convergence between video games and gambling. Though it has responded to the specific issue of loot boxes, the Government must address this wider trend to ensure harms, particularly to children, are prevented. It will be more difficult to do so if gambling continues to be defined solely on the basis of whether a prize from a game can be cashed out. The Government should review the case for banning children’s access to social casino games.