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lasvegassun.com on 2018-04-30 11:00

A video game 'loot box' offers coveted rewards, but is it gambling?

In the 1980s, arcade games chugged quarters as players tried to reach new levels. Today, many video games let players at home spend a dollar — or much ...

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