A study reveals that one in 10 players spend money on free-to-play games that use gambling-like mechanics, while the industry is aware it derives revenue from vulnerable people.
According to a study, one in 10 players spend money on free-to-play games that employ mechanics similar to gambling. The author of the analysis noted that the industry is aware of these practices.
"In the industry they are very much aware that they obtain a large part of their revenue from vulnerable people," explained the researcher. The mechanisms used in these games operate under principles similar to gambling, incentivising progressive payments among players willing to pay to advance.
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