In most states the legal definition of gambling encompasses the following:
Using CP (in-game currency) to pay for perks, falls into this category. With everything that has been going on with EA, and that fact that states are currently in the process of drafting legislation to control gambling in games, do you think that the current perk system is sustainable?
P.S. While EA is referenced, this question is in regards to this game only. How will current, and future, legislation affect the game? Nothing else.