The use of creative business models and strategies involving contests, sweepstakes and gambling-like activities in social games and other online media has increased dramatically. These “gamblification” strategies aim for a balance between capitalizing on users’ excitement and passion for the mechanics inherent in gambling while not crossing the line into illegal activity. In some cases, the use of virtual currencies and goods causes greater confusion and misconceptions regarding legality.
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