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This study investigates how loot box purchases relate to gambling behavior and problem gambling among young adults aged 16–24.

Loot Boxes, Gambling, and Problem Gambling Among Young People: Results from a Cross-Sectional Online Survey

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This study investigates how loot box purchases relate to gambling behavior and problem gambling among young adults aged 16–24.
Analyzed cross-sectional data from 3,549 young adults aged 16–24 in the Emerging Adults Gambling Survey.
Measured past-year loot box purchases, engagement in 17 types of gambling, problem gambling status, and impulsivity.
Weighted data to align with the demographic profile of Great Britain.
Young adults who purchased loot boxes had 11.4 times higher odds of experiencing problem gambling (95% CI 7.6 to 16.9; p < 0.001).
Even after adjusting for gambling participation and impulsivity, the odds remained significant at 4.5 (95% CI 2.6–7.9).
Association strength between loot box purchases and problem gambling was similar to that of gambling on casino games.

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Cross-sectional survey examines the link between loot box purchases and gambling issues in young people, suggesting high risk.

Wardle et al. (2020) studied this question.

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