New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying ‘loot boxes’ promote gambling

New York’s attorney general is suing video game developer Valve, claiming the “loot boxes” found in Counter-Strike and other popular video game franchises illegally promote gambling.

Valve sued over loot boxes as state of New York demands "full restitution" for players: "Valve's loot boxes pose the same dangers as casino gambling, especially for children"

The state of New York is suing the Valve Corporation over the appearance of loot boxes in many of its most popular franchises, including Counter-Strike and Dota 2, because the state alleges the ...

Rolex Opened a College—and It’s as Selective as Harvard

America has fewer than 2,000 professional watchmakers. Rolex’s new Dallas school aims to fix that—and the demand for admission says a lot about the state of work in 2026.

The hardest school to get into is Rolex University

The US has fewer than 2,000 professional watchmakers. Rolex opened a school in Texas to fix that – and competition for a ...
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Skoda Slavia

Compare Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Skoda Slavia. Compare prices, specifications, features, and colors of Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Skoda Slavia ...
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Citroen C3 vs Maserati GranCabrio

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Electronic Design

VTT Report on Donut Lab’s Solid-State Battery is a Nothingburger

Electronic Design has been keenly following the Donut Lab Solid-State Battery since its announcement at CES 2026. At first ...

Independent Study Explores Genesee BioMedical’s Cutting-Edge TransForm™ Mitral Valve Repair Ring for Cardiac Surgery

Peer-reviewed independent bench testing examines the TransForm™ mitral valve repair ring and highlights lifetime ...

KEFA Valve: Building the Future of Global Infrastructure as a China Leading Gate Valve Manufacturer

TIANJIN, TIANJIN, CHINA, February 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — KEFA Valve: Building the Future of Global Infrastructure as a ...
Hydrogen Fuel News

Hydrogen cars: China Strengthens National Safety Standards for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Vehicles

China’s new energy vehicles scene just got a turbo boost. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is ...

Valve wins lawsuit against Rothschild and associated entities, with a jury agreeing they violated an anti-patent troll protection act

Earlier this week, the district court of the Western District of Washington favoured Valve Corporation in its 2023 lawsuit against Leigh Rothschild and his associated companies, on all counts, ...

I'm sad Deadlock is 'just' a MOBA—not because I don't like them, but because I'm in love with Valve's lore and characters enough to want any other game instead

I have a love-hate relationship with MOBAs, but Deadlock —after its new Old Gods, New Blood update —has dragged me back to the genre kicking and screaming. I've got over 2,400 hours in Dota 2 from my ...