Petition · past parliament · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Review impact and regulation of chance-based microtransactions in video games
Closed
172 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to review the impact and regulation of chance-based microtransactions in video games. We regard these transactions as an entry-level gambling product, that can have a significant effect on children and other vulnerable users, but they are not covered by gambling laws.
We believe that the UK Gambling Commission is doing its utmost to protect children and vulnerable players in the regulated gambling market, but that chance-based microtransactions are a loophole that allow an entry level gambling product to be used to make significant profits from people, including many of those needing protecting from it most.
This has previously been cited as a problem, and now with clear lack of classification as a gambling product companies appear to be able to act with impunity and profit from this hugely.
This has previously been cited as a problem, and now with clear lack of classification as a gambling product companies appear to be able to act with impunity and profit from this hugely.
Timeline
| 22 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
172
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
22 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.