EPISODE · Dec 7, 2023 · 56 MIN
Episode 6: Loot Boxes: Dave Sproson, Jonny Peniket & Nathan Quarless
from The Gambling Harm Podcast · host JMP UK
The Gambling Harm Podcast is back with a new episode: Loot Boxes. Special guests Dave Sproson (Head of Safer Gambling at EPIC), Jonny Peniket (Gaming and Esports Consultant at EPIC), Nathan Quarless (Programme Facilitator at EPIC and pro boxer) join our new host John-Paul Davies, best known for his presenting roles with the BBC and Sky Sports. In this episode we will be discussing what loot boxes are and the role they play in gaming; a pertinent topic with many parents set to buy the latest games for their children this Christmas (1:28). We will be asking the question if these are an early introduction to gambling to the younger generation (33:52). What makes them particularly dangerous and do they target a specific demographic? (47:52) And finally what the future holds for legislation around loot boxes (44:48).
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The Gambling Harm Podcast is back with a new episode: Loot Boxes. Special guests Dave Sproson (Head of Safer Gambling at EPIC), Jonny Peniket (Gaming and Esports Consultant at EPIC), Nathan Quarless (Programme Facilitator at EPIC and pro boxer) join our new host John-Paul Davies, best known for his presenting roles with the BBC and Sky Sports. In this episode we will be discussing what loot boxes are and the role they play in gaming; a pertinent topic with many parents set to buy the latest games for their children this Christmas (1:28). We will be asking the question if these are an early introduction to gambling to the younger generation (33:52). What makes them particularly dangerous and do they target a specific demographic? (47:52) And finally what the future holds for legislation around loot boxes (44:48).
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