This is actually a rapidly developing area of law. There is a lawsuit brought by Washington State that is arguing that virtual credits, in connection with games

This is actually a rapidly developing area of law. There is a lawsuit brought by Washington State that is arguing that virtual credits, in connection with games of chance, constitutes "something of value" that is covered by the state's gambling laws. If the state wins, it could result in an expansion of regulation of this type of mobile game. Here's an article with some more detail. https://www.geekwire.com/2018/game-show-network-hit-online-gambling-lawsuit-latest-case-targeting-gaming-companies/ https://www.geekwire.com/2018/game-show-network-hit-online-g...