Thread: Is poker a sport?

Poker tv shows are everywhere on sports channels... but is poker really a sport? What do you think and why?

You are going to get a biased view from me as i love poker and YES its a sport.

Points that agree with me:

1: A sport you have to be actively involved and skill that is governed by a set of rules.

Poker, well your governed by rules and your always active in watching other players, using your brain to strategically think of ways to take your opponents out.

2: Poker is on ESPN

3: Practice. Just like you do in any sport, it is essential you do for poker.

I can think of more points, but im tired. lol

Poker@Olympics=WIN

of course, it exercises your fingers

Originally Posted by Juikuji

of course, it exercises your fingers

nice! haha!:laugh:

No poker is not a sport, you do not have to be fit, you don't need to be an athelete so no it's not a sport.

It requires very good skill and the ability to read the "hands".

Definitely not a sport.

poker is not a sport if u look up the definition of a sport it does not fit as stated above u dont have 2 be fit it does not require physical training. poker is a hobby for some and is more mental. it may be on espn but only cause it is played in competition form and has decent ratings

I love poker...and I play all the time. However, it is not a sport.

nope, not a sport in my opinion

Of couse poker is not a sport.
Foot is a sport, chess is a sport, but poker is gambling!