Playing slot machines primarily relies on luck rather than skill. The outcome of each spin is determined by a random number generator, making it difficult to influence the result through skill.

Most EU countries allow some form of gambling to be offered on the Internet, others permit all games, and others permit only certain types, such as betting, poker, or casino games. Monopolistic regimes providing online gambling services have been established in some European jurisdictions.

PokerStars EU launched in 2012. It is available to players around the clock and holds a Malta Lotteries & Gaming Commission license for the European Union market.