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It's sort of like a casino saying the chips are worth zero because the cashier works for a different company. This is exactly how pachinko gambling works i

It's sort of like a casino saying the chips are worth zero because the cashier works for a different company. This is exactly how pachinko gambling works in Japan. You win a prize (doll, medal, etc.) in the pachinko parlor, and sell it at the "we buy pachinko prizes" place next door.

zyxley 11y ago
That's exactly as much of a farce—it's just one that the authorities haven't cracked down on.
- daodedickinson 11y ago
  It's one (a subset of) the authorities profit from. So the question is, which authorities are profiting from Valve's casino?
  - umanwizard 11y ago
    I've heard these things are mostly run by the Yakuza? I guess they count as "authorities", in a certain restricted sense.
    - chc 11y ago
      I think the implication is that the Yakuza have the relevant authorities in their pocket.
- webkike 11y ago
  Honestly - is it? Maybe the reasons I practice fighting games all day is because I desperately need a new toaster.
  - dvanduzer 11y ago
    It weighed heavily on my mind to upvote this, based on your username, but it is a truly insightful comment.
    - webkike 11y ago
      For what it's worth, the username is used by a Jewish person.
      - dvanduzer 11y ago
        Granted, I didn't think to ask you, but I've been walking around with the same face, same name.
- dcw303 11y ago
  Whereas they were happy to go after DeNA and Gree with the Complete Gacha law: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2012/05/16/digital/japans-social-gaming-industry-hindered-by-governments-anti-gambling-move http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2012/05/16/digital/japans-s...
tantalor 11y ago
Except Valve doesn't operate the redemption site, it's a third party.
- tomaskafka 11y ago
  Distributed accountability means no accountability. Everyone knows :).