Product Review: New York Sues Valve, Saying Game Developer Promotes Illegal Gambling

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 26 February 2026; Created: 26 February 2026; Last Updated: 26 February 2026

New York's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Valve, accusing the game developer of promoting illegal gambling among young people through its use of in-game "loot boxes." Valve makes wildly popular games such as Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2.
Product Review: New York Sues Valve, Saying Game Developer Promotes Illegal Gambling

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