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PEGI Downgrades Balatro Rating, Expands Player Access

2/24/2025

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The European ratings board PEGI has downgraded the game Balatro from PEGI 18 to PEGI 12, following an appeal from publisher Sold Out Sales. This decision highlights the board's commitment to refining gambling-related ratings, ensuring that more players can enjoy the game's whimsical take on poker without the heavy restrictions.

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The European ratings board PEGI has downgraded the game Balatro from PEGI 18 to PEGI 12, following an appeal from publisher Sold Out Sales. This decision highlights the board's commitment to refining gambling-related ratings, ensuring that more players can enjoy the game's whimsical take on poker without the heavy restrictions.