Xiao

Leon Y.

Leon Y. Xiao is a PhD Fellow at the IT University of Copenhagen. Leon researches video game law, particularly the regulation of loot boxes, a quasi-gambling monetisation mechanic in video games. He uses empirical legal research methods and is passionate about open science. He also dabbles in some research on gameplay time and the intersections between cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and gambling. Leon's research is often featured in the media. Game companies have also taken direct compliance and remedial actions following his research. His current main research area of interest is to use EU law (GDPR and DSA) to access research data.