Should poker be considered a sport?

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Should poker be considered a sport? Many argue that poker requires skill, strategy, and mental endurance, so making it a legitimate sport shouldn't be a problem at all. Others claim it's just a game of chance. Where do you stand?

 

[Jason]

It's as much a sport as chess, so I don't see why it wouldn't be. However, though, gambling has a bad rep, associated with a low-life culture, no offense to anyone, so it could be uphill battle for acceptance.

Anyway, jazz music was once associated with low-life culture, but now it's considered an art form (and a snobby one at that sometimes), so anything is possible.

 

[freelancermaria]

The classification of “sport” can vary based on perspective. If you define it as a form of physical exertion, then it may not qualify as a sport but instead be considered a mental game. However, if you view a sport as a competitive activity that entails strategy and skill, then it certainly do the trick.

 

[Cpvr]

It’s a mind game, but I think it could be classified as a sport.

 

[Bawse]

It’s a mind game, but I think it could be classified as a sport.

No mind games should be classified as a sport, including poker. I'd never consider chess a sport either, but there's people that play competitively.

 

[Cpvr]

No mind games should be classified as a sport, including poker. I'd never consider chess a sport either, but there's people that play competitively.

Thats what I was referring to. It is also starting to gain global recognition as a mind sport, so only time will tell till it’s classifed as one.

Poker Gains Global Recognition as a Mind Sport

Poker is officially recognized as a Mind Sport by the International Mind Sports Association

www.pokernews.com

 

[Pickpocket]

Yes, I think it at this point...almost