Hacker News with Generative AI: Online Gaming

Gambler wins £1M payout from online game vendor in High Court case (bbc.co.uk)
A gardener who was told by Paddy Power her £1m jackpot from an online game was a computer error has vowed to "enjoy retirement" after a High Court judge ruled she was entitled to the entire sum.
Lawsuits, Gambling, Online Gaming, UK
64 points by lifeisstillgood 28 days ago | 19 comments
JPN Govt to Consider Blocking Access to Online Casino Sites (yomiuri.co.jp)
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry will consider such measures as blocking access to websites hosting online casinos after discussing the matter with experts and others, it was learned Friday.
Gambling, Japan, Legislation, Online Gaming
5 points by enpera 31 days ago | 0 comments
The History of Toontown’s SpeedChat (2007) (habitatchronicles.com)
In 1992, I co-founded a company with Chip Morningstar and Douglas Crockford named Electric Communities. We initially did a lot of consulting for various media companies that were looking to leverage the emerging online gaming industry. One of those companies was Disney.
Online Gaming, History, Disney
102 points by thunderbong 67 days ago | 30 comments
Show HN: Multiplayer for Retro Games Online – Play with Friends Anywhere (youtube.com)
Retro Gaming, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Software
5 points by patrickcorrigan 124 days ago | 0 comments
What happens when you make a move in lichess.org? (davidreis.me)
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes every time you make a move in your favorite online chess platform?
Chess, Online Gaming, Software Development, Web Development
359 points by dreis_sw 162 days ago | 158 comments
DraftKings fined for online slot incapable of generating a win (gamblingindustrynews.com)
Gambling, Online Gaming, Law, Regulation
76 points by nhggfu 211 days ago | 23 comments
Roblox's Pedophile Problem (bloomberg.com)
Roblox, Child Safety, Online Gaming
12 points by wslh 254 days ago | 3 comments
Sony overturns Helldivers 2 PSN requirement following backlash (eurogamer.net)
Gaming, Online Gaming, Sony, Backlash
87 points by gulced 332 days ago | 54 comments
Sony Is Forcing All Helldivers 2 Steam Players to Connect to a PSN Account (ign.com)
Sony, Gaming, Online Gaming, PC Gaming
12 points by bun_terminator 335 days ago | 6 comments