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Is Box Breaking a Form of Gambling?

A common practice in the collectibles industry, box breaking, is currently under intense scrutiny.

ESPN·Jun 20, 2026·via ESPN

Dan Hajducky Jun 20, 2026, 07:51 AM ET Close Dan Hajducky is a staff writer for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men's soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. Follow on X

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49098946/could-box-breaking-considered-gambling-lottery)._

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