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Should Hong Kong regulate loot boxes as addiction issues arise in mobile gaming?
Hong Kong is considering regulating loot boxes in mobile games due to rising addiction concerns. Peter Lee, a 28-year-old who began playing mobile games during the pandemic, uses loot boxes to enhance his team's performance and finds social interaction through gaming.
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