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Spanish lawmakers propose differing loot box rules in minors bill

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Amendments to Spain’s draft law on protecting minors in digital environments propose different restrictions on access to and activation of loot boxes, according to the report. Proposals range from an 18+ rating and age checks for games with in-game payments to parental authorisation or supervision. The bill’s Article 5 would prohibit minors from accessing or activating random reward mechanisms.

The competing amendments could shape age checks, parental controls and purchase disclosures for games with loot boxes.

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