"Balatro: Delisted in Some Countries Over Rating Mixup"
TL;DR
Balatro, a popular poker-themed rogue-like game, has been removed from sale in some countries due to an unexpected change in its age rating, which was raised from 3+ to 18+ because of perceived prominent gambling imagery. Publisher Playstack insists that the game does not promote gambling and is disappointed by the ratings decision. They are working to resolve the issue and bring the game back for fans to enjoy.
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