Hmm... a good question and a good test for my poor memory.
The very first time I ever played poker was against computer, as a video game.
It had been running under DOS yet. And it was a 5-card draw poker. I was like 8 years old or something and thought: "Bah! What a boring card game for the old people! Better delete it right away and install some car racing or adventure game!" :hahaha:
But as I turned 20, I found another kind of poker - No Limit Hold Em. And the world of poker, as adult. And I felt in love with it and been totally fascinated from the first days, as I saw it. And it still remains over 13 years one of my biggest passion and my most favorite game indeed.
I hope, that even more people recognize, what a great game it is! And also do recognize that it's a mental sport game and not just "
gambling" and pay it more respect, as they do to chess, even if they not playing it. Because poker really deserves to be respected! Long live poker!