Do You Think Poker Should be Considered a Sport?

by ABC News U.S. Posted 2012/05/19 10:24:05

Related Topics: The Game, Physical, Game, Pain, Sport, Poker

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	Yes, because the game taps into skills and strategies used in a physical sport to win.	451 votes	10%
	No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated with a physical sport.	4,215 votes	90%

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Scooter 2012/05/20 02:44:08

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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No, it's a card game.
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Luisito 2012/08/01 07:56:32

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

One of the dumbest things out there is the "world series" of poker, and on ESPN of all networks.
Goes right along with "competitive eating"

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BubblyBlonde 2012/06/16 19:26:43

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

It's a game of chance.

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l0oky 2012/06/07 13:03:01

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

Sport is all forms of competitive physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Well it has an entertainment part, but what about the physical part?

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anna.stinson.39 2012/06/06 23:49:13

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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I think it would fall along the same category as chess, although I do love poker!

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The Libertarian 2012/06/02 23:10:48 (edited)

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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Maybe it should be Extreme 52 Card Pickup.

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Kuruptsoul 2012/06/01 20:49:06

Yes, because the game taps into skills and strategies used in a physical spor...

I see it on espn, so it must be a sport

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Reggie☮ 2012/06/01 03:20:11

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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It's a game of cards.

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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/05/31 21:08:18

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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no... just... no...

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Heisenberg 2012/05/31 19:12:46

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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Poker I don't consider a sport. The same thing I feel about chess because of the reasons mentioned in this response.

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justnotsaying (: 2012/05/31 18:50:12

Yes, because the game taps into skills and strategies used in a physical spor...

If anything can be considered art...why can't anything be seen as a sport.

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Zammo 2012/05/31 17:36:53

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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Chess, checkers, monopoly, jinga, scrabble, bridge, etc?

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Wayne TH G 333 2012/05/31 13:03:30

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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It's even less of a sport than tying your own shoe laces!

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patrona 2012/05/31 12:57:31

Yes, because the game taps into skills and strategies used in a physical spor...

..LoL...Sure is Risky in fact strenuous
to the Mind....gAMBILING !!

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Now Lost 2012/05/31 11:18:24

Yes, because the game taps into skills and strategies used in a physical spor...

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makes sense to me....and they have it on espn...lmao

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cmdrbnd007 2012/05/31 11:15:38

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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No, it's a game. A sport requires some physical attributes.

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rknothead 2012/05/31 11:05:55

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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Although Chess is considered a sport in the SE Asia games that are played each year, I just can't see poker being called a sport in the USA. Some might call it a past-time or a vocation, but it's just not a sport in my book.

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EDWARD G 2012/05/31 10:58:52

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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Can we get anymore sedentary?

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crewzer1 2012/05/31 10:57:03

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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How can you call sitting on your ASS a sport. If this is the case then, Kickin it on the computer for Hours is a sport too...

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patrona to crewzer1 2012/05/31 13:08:23

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Cool !!

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crewzer1 to patrona 2012/05/31 16:35:23

I know;)

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Jack's Pearl 2012/05/31 10:54:40

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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It certainly is NOT a sport.

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jason.colvard 2012/05/31 10:15:23

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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Not unless sitting on your ass has finally become a sport in this country. It's a game. Is chess a sport? I'm serious, is chess a sport?

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David Hussey 2012/05/31 07:23:17

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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Again, we are offered a poor selection of answers and this one does not accurately express my opinion. I don't consider Poker to be a sport, but in the context of what is considered sport these days I guess it would qualify. At least it is something where the outcome is not determined by judges

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selena costa 2012/05/31 01:52:53

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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The definitions of Sport-An activity involving *physical exertion* and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others.athletic activity......Poker is not a SPORT.

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Charlotte 2012/05/29 12:16:13 (edited)

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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But, I think they will start calling it a sport if, they haven't already. Unfortunately the word sports is practically gone from the sports and entertainment industry today. The key word for the CEO's that no f%*k all about sports; entertainment, marketing and merchandise.

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bmxschoolbus 2012/05/28 14:42:46

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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it should just be a game of skill like darts, golf, pool, bowling ect.

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Miss Mayhem ✗✗✗ 2012/05/26 03:11:41 (edited)

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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I looked up the word "sport," here's what I got:

1. An athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.

2. A particular form of this, especially in the out of doors.

Now does this honestly sound like poker? Heck no! That game is played indoors and the most movement you do is hold your cards and sit in a chair.

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maybeimalion 2012/05/24 23:34:08

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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some computer games also tap into skills and strategies used in a physical sport...so essentially saying yes would be a lot like saying that Call of duty should be consdered a sport..

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Red Rage 2012/05/24 23:00:47

Yes, because the game taps into skills and strategies used in a physical spor...

Yeah, more skill than bowling.

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selena ... to Red Rage 2012/05/31 01:57:16

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Poker is a game, not a sport

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jacktown kid 2012/05/24 15:07:58

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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no it is entertainment and lot of fun watch it

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Bunk11 2012/05/24 04:41:10

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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If Poker's a sport, I guess chess and checkers are too. And let's not forget Monopoly and Candyland.

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rightagain 2012/05/24 02:28:04 (edited)

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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Now I was a fan of Bull Poker while it was on.

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meme14 2012/05/24 02:10:12

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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It's not physical - it's more like chess or checkers or something.

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boneman1 2012/05/21 18:15:41

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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In my opinion sports are played by athletes. There are alot of "activities" that want to be considered a sport and their participants want to be considered athletes and they just aren't in either case. There are some other activities that you see reported on ESPN that fall into that same category for me, but I won't name them because I know I'd hit a nerve for many on here.

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prosperhappily 2012/05/21 17:50:57

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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It's a game. But, it's not a sport.

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Kateashton 2012/05/21 06:38:29
joshua.w.sanders 2012/05/21 06:24:45

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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I would say no, because most of it is luck of the draw.

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Julian 2012/05/21 03:25:47

Yes, because the game taps into skills and strategies used in a physical spor...

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When poker becomes an Olympic sport I will know the Olympics has officially 'jumped the shark'.

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AmericanVirus 2012/05/20 21:08:54

No, because it does not have the same level of stamina and pain associated wi...

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Sports (Google) definition: An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others.

Poker does not meet the given standards.

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