I think Olympics mantra is all about physical skills competitions. One could argue that poker would have a stamina and mental endurance component but the physical challenges of poker would not meet the standard. And then the 'luck' part cancels out the guarantee of the gold medal win for that player with the best skills on competition day.
it would be great if poker is in the olympic games !!! They would have to take it as a sport ...
man, I find it interesting, maybe there was a problem regarding the prize, who would pay for example? but I see an interesting movement, many sports coming in, like skate surfing, sports that are really practiced by people, and that is really interesting to be seen, I don't know anyone who practices decathlon for example, but it's the Olympics...
Poker would not be a good fit for the olympics unless it consists of at least 100k hand games. The entire point of the olympics is that the better athlete wins. Firstly you have to ask; are poker and chess players really athletes? Then poker would be too random, although at least the chess winner would be quite likely to be the best player.
I think poker in the Olympics would be so fun to watch. Having players like Tony G, Ivey and Daniel N. duking it out while representing their country would be awesome to see. Honestly, this idea really excites me and if it ever came to fruition I would be sure to watch it.
I think poker is a sport and a gamble at the same time. But still, I believe that poker deserves to be an Olympic sport. I think that in the future poker will be recognized as an Olympic sport, at least I would very much like that.
No. Poker has no place in the Olympic games.
This would be the third time this matter has been raised in a couple of months and each time the majority have said no -not likely at all.
I can't be bothered to explain, yet again, why it is not a good idea and unlikely to ever happen....it just isn't.
And further, as a poker player I would lose respect for the Olympics if they did invite poker into the games.
Nice. Don't feel obligated to answer each time this question is raised. Even because the world keeps turning regardless of your opinion about whether poker is integrated into the Olympic games or not.
Funny to see your replies get pettier and pettier as people disagreed with you.
Lesson to learn- if you ask for opinions and most do not agree with you, perhaps you need to step back and think your position through. Dismissing people sarcastically after you initiated the dialogue isn't a good look.
You are totally wrong about me, sir. Why don't you step back and think about your comment? I just kept the intensity of love. But if you're sad or angry, I want to apologize and say I didn't mean to. I thought you would understand my comment as I understood yours.
And I respect your opinion and believe that you will forgive me today and forever because I see Jesus in your writing
And further, as a poker player I would lose respect for the Olympics if they did invite poker into the games.