Instead of toys or cash, children are wishing for in-game currency under the tree this holiday season

Much of Roblox’s $3.6 billion revenue in 2024 was made via in-game microtransactions, particularly through purchases of its ...
Courthouse News Service

Parents accuse Roblox of negligence over in-game currency used by children in online casinos

Roblox users can purchase Robux as game currency online. (Screenshot via Courthouse News) SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Parents who sued the online gaming platform Roblox in a class action argued at a hearing ...
Courthouse News Service

Roblox dodges lawsuit claims over in-game currency gambling

SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A federal judge dismissed claims against Roblox in a class action brought by parents who claim the game essentially functions as an illegal gambling ring for children. Parents ...
The Conversation

‘Literally just child gambling’: what kids say about Roblox, lootboxes and money in online games

Taylor Hardwick is employed under funding by the Australian Research Council (Future Fellowship #220100076; DECRA #240101275). She is a board member of both Freeplay, a Melbourne-based independent ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Roblox will let developers sell games for real dollars as it expands beyond virtual currency

Roblox, the popular kid's gaming platform that generates billions of dollars a year in the virtual world, is getting real. Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC 7. The ...