Yeah, if anything I think Fortnite does a good job of avoiding gambling and preserving the integrity of free-to-play.
Loot crates, which are basically slot machines, don't exist. You buy what you see, a skin.
They make a lot of money from skins but once again, there's no in-game advantage. It's purely cosmetic so at the end of the day even if you don't give Epic a dime you're still on a level playing field with everyone else.
I agree, Fortnite handles this pretty well. The only thing I would describe as somewhat manipulative would be their store. Having a rotation that only lasts a day or two rather than allowing players to purchase the items that they want evokes a feeling of "If I don't purchase this skin now, how long is it going to be before I get another chance?" I have a few friends who stockpile skins that they think are "alright" just in case they want to use them in the future.
Loot crates, which are basically slot machines, don't exist. You buy what you see, a skin.
They make a lot of money from skins but once again, there's no in-game advantage. It's purely cosmetic so at the end of the day even if you don't give Epic a dime you're still on a level playing field with everyone else.