Parents warned video game 'loot boxes' could lead children to gambling addiction

Parents are being advised to be aware of the video games their children are playing over fears they can lead to gambling addiction.

Parents warned video game 'loot boxes' could lead children to gambling addiction

Parents are being advised to be aware of the video games their children are playing over fears they can lead to gambling addiction.

It comes following a report by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) in the UK which shows betting is being normalised through gaming.

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