Consumer Protection

Genshin Impact lets players spend money on random characters and weapons, while HoYoverse says those items have no monetary value. GamRight looks at gacha, account resale markets and gambling law in Great Britain.

Counter-Strike skins can be opened through paid random cases, traded for real money and later used on roulette, Crash and case-battle sites.

Cases.gg publishes a house edge on mystery boxes offering Pokémon cards, consoles and trainers. GamRight looks at the mechanics, overseas regulatory action and the position in Great Britain.

GamRight examined the fake TescoSlots casino promoted through social media and found copied branding, obsolete payment claims and no Gambling Commission licence.

A practical guide to checking a gambling site's Gambling Commission licence, matching its domain and operator details, and spotting common warning signs.

An ASA ruling published on 9 September found a casino comparison ad was irresponsibly targeted after it appeared for the search 'help with gambling'.

Financial vulnerability checks already apply above £150 net deposits over 30 days in Great Britain. See the staged Financial Risk Assessment thresholds, what data they use and what happens next.

Learn how gambling complaints work in Great Britain, what the eight-week limit covers, what evidence to keep and when a dispute can move to independent resolution.

An AI-generated character in a Midnite TikTok ad appeared under 25. The ASA's AI-assisted monitoring system helped find the advert.

Rip-and-ship card streams combine random packs, valuable chase cards, live selling and rapid repeat spending. We examine how closely the format resembles gambling.

Australia has passed federal gambling reforms covering wagering ads, inducements, BetStop, illegal operators and some online lottery products.