Attorney General Letitia James seeks to stop Valve from promoting gambling features in games like Counter-Strike 2.
Attorney General Letitia James seeks to stop Valve from promoting gambling features in games like Counter-Strike 2.
by Jay PetersFeb 25, 2026, 11:22 PM UTCJay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Valve for “illegally promoting gambling” through the loot box systems it has built for video games like Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2, according to a