Video game alert: parents warned about costly transactions after Cork child spends hundreds of euroPARENTS are being warned about computer games after a Cork child spent his mum’s month’s wages when playing one. Senator Jerry Buttimer: warning about video game transactionsFine Gael senator, Jerry Buttimer, has called on the Government to fast-track new legislation around gambling and gaming. The parent helped the child sign up to the game, using their credit card details. He said Ireland has signed up to a declaration in support of clamping down on in-game gambling. A key purpose of it is to alert parents to potential issues arising from in-game purchases.

Source: Evening echo September 29, 2018 13:30 UTC