{"id":38843,"date":"2019-07-24T08:35:10","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T08:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/?p=38843"},"modified":"2019-07-24T08:35:10","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T08:35:10","slug":"gtas-new-casino-causes-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/gtas-new-casino-causes-controversy\/","title":{"rendered":"GTA\u2019s new casino causes controversy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-34333\" src=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Loot-box-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Loot-box-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Loot-box-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Loot-box-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Loot-box-220x146.png 220w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Loot-box.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>There has recently been an ongoing debate surrounding the regulation of gambling within the video gaming world, with the UK\u2019 gambling commission recently confirming that loot boxes are not yet classed as a form of gambling.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The boxes, which offer undisclosed prizes for a sum of money, appear in several renowned games but are not legally classed as gambling but do raise concern, the commission stated,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, Rockstar Games has now taken this one step further, having added a casino to its counsel game. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Diamond Casino and Resort is set to be a popular addition to the game with a rooftop infinity pool, new missions and a virtual casino said to be part of the new complex. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, there is likely to be new concerns over the implications that this could have. It is suggested that you can now spend in-game chops on the casino\u2019s slot machines, Roulette, Black Jack or Three Hand Poker games. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Through the GTA Online store, users are able to purchase the game\u2019s in-game currency, using actual world money. This money is usually then spent on cosmetics, vehicles and so forth but will now be used to purchase chips for the casino addition.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this sense, it could be seen to be a real form of gambling, as real money is being wagered within the confines of the game. However, you are not yet able to cash out any money won and instead, this can be used for further gaming activity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This will be a welcome consolation for money but is still likely to raise ethical questions and concerns amongst some members of the public. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Game industry experts have widely welcomed the move but do criticise the developers for allowing real-time money to be used to purchase chips for the gambling aspects of the game. Many have sought to curb the damage this could have and are inviting Rockstar Games to rethink this crucial aspect. 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