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This is skin gambling, where in-game items are wagered by proxy, so the actual structure of the gambling is unfortunately somewhat nuanced. I agree that it's u
by bri3d 4y ago
This is skin gambling, where in-game items are wagered by proxy, so the actual structure of the gambling is unfortunately somewhat nuanced.
I agree that it's unethical and Roblox failing to crack down on these sites by any means they can, again, represents a failing.
But I'd have liked to see a separate post with a deeper investigation into how the gambling sites are structured, and how the cash-out economy works.
Proxy-gambling using skins and secondary markets has been highly controversial since at least the CS:GO days and unfortunately it _isn't_ that clear that there's a serious violation of gambling and AML/KYC laws on the part of Roblox. Valve have been somewhat successful so far in defending themselves against the Washington gaming commission and many lawsuits surrounding CS:GO skin gambling.
But, Roblox have a direct cash-out program for in-game content developers which may change their situation.
I'd again, have loved to seen this investigated more in another blog post. This one was weirdly unfocused to me because it started with serious, well-founded allegations of inadequate moderation leading to harm to children, in contrast to "safe" marketing. Then it progressed to a random aside accusing a safety officer of being a furry (???). And then flipped to another aside about finding a gambling site.
- philistine 4y agoWatch the people make games videos about Roblox. That will answer all your questions about it’s operations.