Belgium Has Not Reached a Conclusion About Loot Boxes

Previously, we heard about the Belgian Gaming Commission wanting to ban loot boxes. Recently, a Belgian news site has reported that Belgium's Gaming Commission has not actually made a decision on the matter.

In the later months of 2017, there was a popular controversy over whether or not loot boxes should be considered gambling, and whether or not it should be rated and regulated as such. According to the news outlet, the previous announcement was meant as a subject of investigation and not an official conclusion.

There have been reports that acknowledge the increased popularity of loot boxes, as well as the lack of regulation for them with current laws. These reports point towards aggressive game sales targeted at younger audiences. It also suggests that closer coordination between developers, rating boards, and the government is needed.

"With the right rules and consistent enforcement, it should be possible to protect players from the harmful effects of gambling without compromising the games themselves."

For the Justice Minister to call for a ban on loot boxes before the investigation had reached a conclusion is strange. This may have been an effort to keep the matter present on people's minds.

The end of the report also remarks on eSports betting. They believe that it more fittingly falls under the Gaming Commission's jurisdiction, and will likely be making changes accordingly. So expect to see statements made about more than just loot boxes.