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Sounds,09 Mar 2020,15 mins

SeriesSeries 3: Gaming

GAMING: Why Aren't Loot Boxes Considered To Be Gambling?

Original Pilot Material...from The Social

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BBC The Social's gaming correspondent Jordan Middler investigates why one of gaming's most hotly-discussed and controversial issues isn't considered in the same way as gambling in the UK as he meets other gamers, shares some FIFA experiences of his own and speaks to a lawyer, to get a hold on what's going on. If you are affected by any issues in this episode, please see more information in the BBC Action Line on Addiction: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gambling This episode was written and presented by Jordan Middler Produced by Ally McCrae & Ross Semple Senior Producers are Kirsty Drain & Paul McFadyen Exec Producer is Anthony Browne Original Pilot Material is a podcast for BBC Sounds from the team behind BBC The Social, the award winning new talent platform from BBC Scotland. Live in the UK and want to pitch an idea? originalpilotmaterial.thesocial@bbc.co.uk

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