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NBA 2K20 has obvious gambling mechanics in the game. It has a a spinning wheel, loot boxes, and a slot machine. The game is rated PEGI 3 and E for Everyone by the ESRB. The latest Pokemon game is rated PEGI 12 and T for Teen because it has simulated gambling.
In other words, both PEGI and the ESRB have decided that a game with simulated gambling is not as appropriate a game with ACTUAL gambling. They also determined that a game with actual gambling is appropriate for 3-year-olds.
PEGI has issued a statement that said that they don't consider giving money to 2K to take a chance at a random reward is gambling.
YongYea has made 3 videos about this issue:
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In other words, both PEGI and the ESRB have decided that a game with simulated gambling is not as appropriate a game with ACTUAL gambling. They also determined that a game with actual gambling is appropriate for 3-year-olds.
PEGI has issued a statement that said that they don't consider giving money to 2K to take a chance at a random reward is gambling.
YongYea has made 3 videos about this issue:
First
Second
Third
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