what do you think of countries that ban poker. Japan, North Korea, Qatar, Arab Emirates....
Risto234
põrandaalune pokkerimängija
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Considering that i've been to places like Italy & Spain for example where (online) poker is highly restricted then i'd next time when making travel plans it'd be great idea to avoid locations where playing (online) poker could be kinda difficult lol ...
E: And as far i remember then someone from Japan has been playing CC games occasionally so i doubt them having banned it
E: And as far i remember then someone from Japan has been playing CC games occasionally so i doubt them having banned it
Kenzie 96
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So even if North Korea were to allow poker you wouldn't consider living there? picky, picky, picky.
Risto234
põrandaalune pokkerimängija
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Who says that they dont do it already (atleast for their supreme leader)
infonazar
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Hi.
It doesn't matter to me. I live in Ukraine, we have a war, but nevertheless, poker is officially recognized as a sport in my country.
Mogulkahn
Rock Star
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In my opinion, if you were born in any country, you would like everything and not think about it
PokerDealerApp
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Gritz18
To Cesar, what belongs to Cesar.
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I believe that the rulers of these countries forbid online poker because they don't want to see their people even more stressed.
Skot_Gy
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These are mostly religious and cultural issues. It is their way of life, their problem.
However, banning some attractive inciting things (gaming, drinks, etc) just gives a boost for underground activities imo. The phenomenon doesn't stop.
However, banning some attractive inciting things (gaming, drinks, etc) just gives a boost for underground activities imo. The phenomenon doesn't stop.
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Cooking
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Are you sure Japan is in the list? I'm not sure, but I've already seen players from that country, so, maybe is something recent. I guess is because people don't know that poker is different from casino games, like slots. They think that poker is about luck, but anyone that read about poker for only a couple of minutes understand that you need more than luck to be a winning player.
Emily Trott
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Definitely religion and not necessarily only in countries across the water. My parents were both raised in western canada during the first few decades of the 20th Century. My mother once told me that if she had a young man come calling on a Sunday afternoon, my grandfather prohibited them from playing cards because it was the Sabbath. I hope that he's not looking down at me from up above when I play a tourney on Sunday, or maybe he is and that is why I have such bad luck. LOL!!
mateuszjason
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forgotten about Poland mate, the EU member and poker there is illegal. This is sick.
our politicians were involved in a gigantic gambling scandal, and to show how good they are to the people they outlawed machines and poker.
our politicians were involved in a gigantic gambling scandal, and to show how good they are to the people they outlawed machines and poker.
manzanillo53
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That is there business and I respect it, as some are for religious reasons. But once they figure out the money that can be made and how it can benefit them, religious believes are put aside. Why do you think countries like UAE allow alcohol, they are still working on gambling.
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AndrzejZ
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Well done, and I like that, all these restrictions are some kind of anachronisms. Just restricting freedom!
Risto234
põrandaalune pokkerimängija
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I saw as early as last weekend someone from Japan playing CC games and i've seen that exact person probably for months/years now so i doubt this ^ being the case
Yet people from poland are still playing it lol ...