Ukraine recognized poker as a kind of sport.

[itarus]

At the end of 2018, Ukraine recognized poker as a kind of sport.

therefore, in Ukraine, from 2019, official various poker competitions will be held.
are there many countries
in which poker is also considered as a sport or just a form of entertainment?

How is it in your country?

 

[zekubiki]

yes, it was fantastic! so, welcome to ukraine!

 

[guineasqueak]

A natural process of evolution for poker. In some ways, the game is a sport. We players here already know that it requires mental fortitude and brain athleticism. Think about the grinder who grinds 12-24 hour sessions whenever he plays live cash games. You have to be in good physical shape to last that long without burning out.

 

[itarus]

A natural process of evolution for poker. In some ways, the game is a sport. We players here already know that it requires mental fortitude and brain athleticism. Think about the grinder who grinds 12-24 hour sessions whenever he plays live cash games. You have to be in good physical shape to last that long without burning out.

cool said!

 

[COMIRRR]

Bravo! An example to follow!

 

[infonazar]

I am also from Ukraine. And I am convinced that over time poker will be recognized as a sport in the whole world.

 

[mitroff]

Even the first masters of sports in poker appeared in Ukraine. Soon we will be all honored athletes. With this I congratulate you, my dear ludomany.

 

[kolyasik77777]

I'm from Ukraine. Therefore, only happy about this news. I'm generally in favor of the popularization and legalization of poker wherever you can

 

[successlaw]

Wow that's a nice move.
Hope one day will be the same in nearby, Romania.

 

[Cdub512]

That's awesome! I hope more and more countries take this stance when it comes to poker. A lot of people still think it's pretty much all luck, and that's so far from the truth!

 

[MishkaZL]

No doubt poker is a sport and it is obvious that this is the only right decision.

 

[hugh blair]

At the end of 2018, Ukraine recognized poker as a kind of sport.

therefore, in Ukraine, from 2019, official various poker competitions will be held.
are there many countries
in which poker is also considered as a sport or just a form of entertainment?

How is it in your country?

Yes many live tournaments are held every year in my country too,
Sport or entertainment unsure but are really the same thing when it comes to poker.
Like 6 or half a dozen lol same.
Good news for Ukraine

 

[spottedflyer]

That's great news for poker soon it will be worldwide as it should im from bosnia and we're a long way from there but at least it's not illegal

 

[pawelmad9]

cheers for their politician in Poland poker is a Antichrist for politicians is pure gamblig evil

 

[dcproster]

I am happy of this, cause I am from Ukraine. Hopefully I will visit some offline tournaments and get the rank of "Master of Sport"

 

[vov4ik]

I also saw and read that poker in Ukraine is now a sport, I think that this is great for players who like the game and who constantly play it, now they have more opportunities to compete in live poker championships and win good prizes, I wish Good luck to all players no matter who and where in which country they live!

 

[neptun1914]

In my country poker is defined as sport game with elements of gambling which is th most correct explanation in my opinion. In sports better trained athlete will always win while in poker variance makes it much more interesting.

 

[crimsonshroud88]

What's funny is how politicians are handling things.
In 2007 they made poker a sport in Russia...just to exclude it in 2009.
I mean, seriously?

I hope it will be better in Ukraine.