Sevenless wrote:Having been involved in a fair number of microtransaction games, legally speaking this shouldn't be an issue. Since money can't be taken back out of the game it's not legally "real" gambling and there's no international laws you'd need to worry about. This is what I've figured out through experience, but I'm no legal wiz here.
Puzzle Pirates has a very good in game poker system and is likely a foundation for why some people log into the game. But at the same time, the wealth redistribution that happens through essentially unchecked betting amounts significantly influences the game. I would worry if betting amounts weren't fixed to smallish amounts, whatever smallish means that is.
Definitely think if done well this could be a worthy addition to the game though.
Hmm there was some laws update about online gaming and legal issues in my country, so that could be problem.
Yet I am not a lawyer, so please check this before implementing.