Hi, I’m Leon, a PhD Fellow at the IT University of Copenhagen, currently visiting The Manchester Metropolitan University.
I research video game law, particularly the regulation of loot boxes, a quasi-gambling monetisation mechanic in video games. I use empirical legal research methods and am passionate about open science. I also dabble in some research on gameplay time and the intersections between cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and gambling.
I have testified before an Australian House Committee. My research has been referenced (twice!) in the House of Lords and relied upon by UK, US, EU, Spanish, Belgian, Danish, Australian, and Brazilian policymakers and regulators. The Belgian Minister of Justice has publicly accepted my critical research. Game companies and industry self-regulators have also taken direct compliance and remedial actions following my research.
My research has been covered by The Guardian, The BBC, The Times, Politiken, NPR, El Español, SCMP, NME, The Daily Beast, New Scientist, Thanh Niên, and leading video game media, including GamesIndustry.biz, GameSpot, Eurogamer, and Game Developer, amongst others. I was named a member of the Future Class 2022 by The Game Awards and an Under 30 Honoree by Forbes for my policy advocacy.
