Furthermore, the proposal highlighted the attempt of consumer associations from 18 European countries calling for a stricter regulation of loot boxes. The motion submitted to the parliament describes loot boxes as addictive, claiming that they are a form of gambling designed to manipulate children into spending their money and thus creating a financial burden for families. Given that the Dutch government is actively engaged in curbing online gambling in the country, the ruling did not receive a warm welcome, and the Netherlands is now looking into the possibility of dealing with the issue of loot boxes through legislation instead. This comes as a response to the recent ruling of the Dutch Council of State rendered on 9 March 2022, putting an end to the four-year 'FIFA Packs' debate by declaring that the loot boxes in FIFA-22 may not be categorized as a game of chance.
On 30 June 2022, representatives of six political parties submitted a motion in the lower house of the Dutch parliament demanding a stricter regulation of loot boxes in video games and a possible outright ban. Advising on the issues that are critical to our clientsĭefining tomorrow's legal function through its relationships
