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Are claw machines outside of a gaming sim against ToS?
Spitewick posted a question in Everything Else
So, I saw a few claw machines in a store sim and the sign for them specifically said “play at your own risk”. That sort of phrasing suggests gambling, which is illegal on Second Life, if I recall correctly. The sign said it requires “some skill”. Not only that, but it also said that even if you manage to get a prize in the claw, it would sometimes “fall out”, in which you paid money and got nothing in return. So I’m curious of two things: 1. Is this described claw machine against TOS as a whole? 2. If not, is it against ToS to have these claw machines on a non-gaming-related sim? According to California law (the state that Second Life’s headquarters is based), claw machines are considered illegal: https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/gambling/ill_devices.pdf . -
Anyone know if raffle parties are in violation of the TOS? We hold weekly raffles for $100Ls an entry, the boards select the winner of the prize.
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Video game loot boxes are now considered criminal gambling in Belgium EA, Activision, and Blizzard are now in trouble. "Belgian law considers four factors when deciding whether something constitutes gambling: there must be a game element, there is some form of betting, that betting can lead to profit or loss, and chance plays a role. " That probably covers gatchas.
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