B

Baroness Twycross (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 January 2026

Debate

In-game Purchases: Protections for Children

Contribution

Clearly, protection for children is key. But as the noble Lord rightly states, loot boxes are not currently legally considered gambling, as individuals are not able to cash out their purchases as currency. Where unlicensed gambling is identified, the Gambling Commission has shown that it will take swift enforcement action. I mentioned the report that was finalised and received in December; the Government are considering the implications of these findings along with other government departments and relevant regulators. We have committed to publishing its findings and we will do so shortly alongside our next steps, including keeping our position on possible future legislative options under review.

More from Baroness Twycross (Lab)

Other recent Hansard contributions by the same speaker.

About Hansard

Hansard is the official verbatim record of proceedings in the UK Parliament. Every word spoken in the Commons and Lords is recorded and published — this page is a single contribution from that record.

Partner sites