Mario Kart Tour not available in Belgium due to loot boxesIt's a-me, Mario!
What you need to know
Mario Kart Tour isn't available in Belgium.
That's because the game's loot boxes don't comply with Belgium Gambling Authority regulations.
The game is available for iOS and Android elsewhere around the world.
Mario Kart Tour recently launched on iOS and Android in several markets across the world, but Belgium wasn't one of them. That's because the game involves the use of loot boxes, which The Brussels Times reports do not comply with Belgium Gambling Authority regulations.
In the game, players can spend real money on loot boxes, which contain contents that are unknown to the player. This is associated with gambling, thus the game isn't available to download in the country. According to a report, Nintendo could be missing out on a potential 11.5 million players.
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Mario Kart Tour not available in Belgium due to loot boxes
