The UK's leading source for Hardware and Games reviews

Home

Tech

Modding

Gaming

Forum

19 articles tagged as gambling

The end

Time to say goodbye from all of us at bit-tech.net

November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

Lords call for urgent regulation of loot boxes in UK

No need to wait for government review, it says.

July 2, 2020 | 13:30

Valve blocks CS:GO key resale

Money laundering, not gambling, to blame.

October 29, 2019 | 11:00

UK Commons recommends loot box regulation, ban in kids' games

Pushes for addition to the Gambling Act.

September 12, 2019 | 11:45

Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony to mandate loot box odds warnings

Partner with the ESA on new platform rules.

August 8, 2019 | 11:40

US senator announces anti-loot-box, microtransaction bill

Targets 'developers who knowingly exploit children'.

May 9, 2019 | 10:43

DCMS seeks input on gaming addiction inquiry

Hints at potential regulation.

January 22, 2019 | 11:52

IGDA prods members to take action on loot boxes

Just after the FTC begins its investigation

November 30, 2018 | 11:26

Gambling Commission promises to work on game gambling

Signs cross-border declaration.

September 18, 2018 | 11:11

Turn 10 pulls Forza loot box feature

Won't add purchasable currency, either.

July 27, 2018 | 10:30

ESRB adds 'In-Game Purchases' warning to roster

Only applies to physical products, though.

February 28, 2018 | 10:23

Apple adds odds to loot box purchases

No more gambling blind.

December 22, 2017 | 11:47

Gambling Commission warns of 'skin gambling' risk to kids

Children as young as 11 involved.

December 13, 2017 | 12:05

Gambling Commission says loot boxes aren't within its purview

No cash-out option, no problem.

November 27, 2017 | 09:58

Valve to address CS:GO gambling site controversy

Will send cease and desists.

July 14, 2016 | 11:39

Minecraft, Tekkit and protecting your losses

November 20, 2012 | 07:14

MMO operators need new licenses in UK

MMO operators in the UK may soon need a new license to avoid breaking new gambling laws that will take effect come September.

July 9, 2007 | 12:59

Study shows many countries censor web

A recent collection of studies from major universities has shown that Internet censorship is a lot more common than it seems.

May 21, 2007 | 08:59

US wants to ban online gambling

A new bill would make the Vegas casinos very happy - it would ban Americans from gambling online. Is this a wise decision or a liberty too far?

May 5, 2006 | 16:53

Bet on Soldier - hands on

We try out Bet on Soldier, a new FPS that supports Shader Model 3 and the Ageia PhysX PPU. It sports a funky new gameplay mechanic based around betting, but is it any good? We give you our initial impressions of the game based on early code.

July 28, 2005 | 09:00

MSI MPG Velox 100R Chassis Review

October 14 2021 | 15:04