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Source: 9to5Mac

Brazilian Court Orders Apple, Others to Pay $60 Million Over Loot Boxes

A Brazilian court has issued an order for Apple, alongside several other companies, to collectively pay a sum of nearly $60 million. The judicial decision specifically targets the use of 'loot boxes' within video games that are accessible to minors. This ruling underscores legal scrutiny over certain in-game monetization features and their availability to underage players in Brazil.

By Fainaron·Jun 15, 2026 (2 hours ago)·1 views
Brazilian Court Orders Apple, Others to Pay $60 Million Over Loot Boxes

A Brazilian court has issued an order for Apple and several other companies to collectively pay nearly $60 million. This judicial decision specifically addresses concerns related to the inclusion of 'loot boxes' in video games that are accessible to minors.

The ruling highlights regulatory action regarding these in-game monetization features and their availability to underage players within the country.

According to 9to5Mac, the court's directive mandates the payment from Apple and the unspecified additional companies.

Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by 9to5Mac. Read the original at 9to5Mac →

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