For context: https://sh.itjust.works/post/29595487 https://lemm.ee/post/50197116
(actual life-ruining gambling is okay though, as long as you give the slot machine a thematic paint job)
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The I in PEGI stands for Information, for many they inform the game includes warning that the game has gambling. If the EU doesn’t have adequate laws prohibiting or limiting underage gambling PEGI doesn’t have the authority to overrule.
I don't think that explains the dichotomy in ratings between, say, Balatro and FIFA, one of which let's you gamble with real currency and the other is a pixelated deck builder.
But still: it does not matter. PEGI can not enforce its ratings on anyone. It's an "information" to parents and nothing more than that.