Games with loot boxes and other "paid random items" re-rated PEGI 16 as new rules come into force, hopefully cutting down on kids gambling somewhat
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Tue, 20 October 2026Thu, 22 October 2026
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Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
rockpapershotgun.com
Google News - Europe query
20 Oct, 14:45over 2 days22 Oct, 22:35
How it spread - 2 original reports
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- rockpapershotgun.com14:45first to report
PEGI have begun reclassifying games containing 'paid random items' to PEGO 16 by default, in an attempt to curb youth gambling.
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query22:35
Games with loot boxes now automatically rated PEGI 16 in Europe TweakTown