Will poker as a sport participate in Olympic Games some day?

[seiya1989]

I think that with organization it could be done, although it is very complex.

 

[takinitSLEAZEE]

The word to emphasize is if, since poker being a sport is still, somewhat, up for debate, imo. It's a card game for sure but I think that's where it ends. I don't wear a helmet or any other protective gear, I don't worry about gratuitous injuries, I don't pay $100+ to go enjoy a nice, brisk lap along the river side...
That's the long answer.
Short one; no.

 

[seiya1989]

The word to emphasize is yes, since poker is still a sport that is still, in some ways, subject to debate, in my opinion. It's a safe card game, but I think that's where it ends. I don't wear a helmet or any other protective equipment, I don't worry about unnecessary injuries, I don't pay more than $100 to enjoy a pleasant and energetic ride along the riverbank...
That's the long answer.
A short one; No.

Hello, chess was strongly considered for it to be an Olympic sport in Paris 2024, and neither is a helmet used nor are you at risk of injury, just mental exhaustion just like in poker greetings

 

[takinitSLEAZEE]

I get mentally exhausted in the checkout line at the grocery store; I don't think I deserve a medal. Although...

 

[akhilbansal]

I think... if we can take the gambling aspect out of poker, or at least reduce the impact it has on the outcome. I seriously think MTTs can be a true mental sport if we distribute the prize more evenly and to a wider field to discourage gambling and encourage more patient and skilled play.

 

[Sopt]

There is higher chance to see pc games (like LoL, Dota, CSgo, Starcraft and such) be at the Olympics then we have a chance to see Poker there.
The majority of world population still sees Poker as gambling and I just don't see them promoting such games on such an event. Fact is that Poker is, while being heavily dependent on players actions, still a game of chance and you can't really change it out of that. Then it wouldn't be poker anymore.

 

[DS3]

Small technical point.

Using the search function before you post will often reveal the matter has been raised and discussed (with hundreds of comments) previously.

Do you think poker will one day be an Olympic sport?

I think it will never be, but inside me I do want it to be a recognized and Olympic sport. But I also understand that there are even more premier sports than poker that are waiting to be played at the Olympics. eg like paddle tennis, chess, etc.

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Should Poker be an Olympic Sport?

This is a good question...poker requires strategy, intelligence, study your opponents, understand how the game is going on...like other sports. So, what´s your oppinion...should poker be an Olympic Sport? Remember that: prizes will be medals, worldwide fame, but no money (you will receive money...

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Poker is recognized worldwide as a sport.

What do you think of this recent news people? poker was positioned as a mental sport just like chess, bridge, checkers and go, among others.

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[markdias]

I find it very difficult, if chess has not yet entered, then poker, but who knows in the future, chess itself already has its own Olympics

 

[Gallarado777]

I think it will be possible in the future because this game is very popular and makes a lot of money so everything is possible someday we'll see poker like the Olympics, I hope we'll get to that point and enjoy it and say now I'm an Olympic poker champion and get another medal for it

 

[DiegoRamos]

I think that with organization it could be done, although it is very complex.

It is under review for the next one.
It won't be complex, it will be a team game, like our league.
It's possible.

 

[RustyRed83]

Poker is not a sport and it never will be. It has no chance of ever being in the Olympics.

 

[MrCryJoker]

I don't know if this is right or wrong, but poker is recognized as a sports discipline in Ukraine. Perhaps one day it will become an Olympic discipline.

 

[19aleks57]

If the cards in poker were much heavier, then the question of participation in the Olympic Games would be relevant.

 

[Achrarock]

We hope that as soon as possible

 

[drinker]

I think that with organization it could be done, although it is very complex.

I don't think that poker will ever be recognized as an Olympic sport. I believe that poker is not a sport, for me poker is primarily a game of chance.

 

[OstroLB]

I find it difficult for poker to be a sport or of any kind because it is a betting game so it is unviable to be a sport this is my opinion

 

[Fepitaph]

maybe poker for the olympic games is an incredible thing, but as a sport it is quite realistic to take into account live games, a billion factors affect how you play, from your appearance to actions. I want to add to the first message that luck also has a lot of weight in poker, because there are times when players win tournaments without understanding what they are doing, albeit at low limits, but still. precisely because luck in poker counts more than in other sports, I think it's unbelievable

 

[ChuckNola]

Chess isn’t an Olympic game neither is Bowling. So no Poker doesn’t have a chance at being an Olympic game

 

[Debi]

Poker is not a sport - it is a card game.

 

[poweROFLuck]

Gambling with also luck factor hmmm can't be an Olympic game. Don't forget olympics started for athletics 💪

 

[werty328]

it seems to me that this will never happen, just poker is a special sport

 

[georgi krastev]

If it is, yes... should participate.

But is not (a sport) - personaly for me.

(Poker can only be called a "sport" in a figurative sense.)

 

[dompoker]

I don't think so, because poker is a game of chance, it's more about luck.

 

[Poker Orifice]

I heard that there's another game currently under review to be adopted into the next Winter Olympics and I actually heard about this while over at my neighbor's house. There was a group there congregating while deeply engaged in thought and the topic of discussion was about bringing the game Minecraft into the Olympics. (one of them actually thought if perhaps they changed the games name to 'Min'd'craft' they would have a much better chance for having multiple events). By the end of the meeting it sounded like this was a go for the next Winter Olympics.

Did I mention that the average age of group participant was 7yrs. old? To be fair, the oldest one was 10 and she did have some great ideas.

I got a Gold medal in Mindcraft! This is pure gold!

 

[Roobz75]

Don't think it will ever be an Olympic sport. Too many variations of Tournaments and it probably wouldn't work, especially those that are playing the same game over a period of days.
Could work out too complicated, with the amount of participants from one country.