Thread: Poker a Sport yes or no

Originally Posted by psychotie

There has been a long lasting debate as to whether or not poker is a sport. All though it is shown on sports channels , many people have trouble deciding for themselves whether or not poker is a sport. While it requires no athletic ability, people still tend to think of it as a sport. What is your opinion on this.

Well i just answered this same question over at FPBCR and if u go by the definition of sport then it is.

I was going to say no, because you can drink and do it, but massages count as no sportr, even more. I am such a suck up. The real reason I thoink its not a sport? Because I don't suck at it.

Originally Posted by msuduster

I don't think it's a sport at all. Anything you can participate in while eating and getting a massage at the same time is not a sport.

Im not so sure its a sport at all either but if u go by the definition of sport then it could be classified as a sport.

I personally do not consider it a sport. I define a sport as a competitive physical activity playing directly against others. Poker under my "definition" of sport, is not a sport. Neither is something like bowling or darts do I "truly" consider a sport. While it involves physical movements and you're competing, you're merely trying to put up the best score against someone else and the opponent has no direct effect on someone else's performance.

Having the mental and PHYSICALability makes it a sport!

i say no but i guess if sliding a what looks like a block of ice with 2 guys with brooms sweeping in front of it is an olympic sport then i guess poker can

I don't think poker qualifies as a sport. It has elements uncommon to the concept of a sport activity. It can be pure gambling or moderate gambling depending on the different types of games but not a sport as such.

its help u beeing healthy? i dont think so,my answer is :NO but,everybody love poker.