Valve has issued a statement in response to the lawsuit initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The company firmly contends that the loot box systems present in its popular titles — Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 — do not illegally entice minors into gambling. Valve also conveyed its disappointment regarding the progression of the lawsuit, noting that these legal proceedings are moving forward despite the company’s continuous efforts to “educate” the NYAG’s office on the mechanics and nature of virtual items since early 2023.
Valve Responds to NY Lawsuit, Denies Loot Boxes Encourage Underage Gambling
By Gareth Wickshire
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