{"id":14305,"date":"2025-04-21T08:42:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T08:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/?p=14305"},"modified":"2025-04-21T08:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T08:43:00","slug":"is-poker-a-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/21\/is-poker-a-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Poker a Sport, a Game, or Both?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poker is a unique activity that often sparks debate: is it a sport, a game, or something in between? Some people see it as pure gambling, while others believe it takes real skill and strategy, much like sports or games like chess. Let\u2019s break it down in simple terms.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is a Sport?<\/b><\/h2>\n

According to dictionaries, a sport is usually something physical, played for fun or competition, with set rules. It often involves strength, stamina, or skill. Think of football, tennis, or even golf.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, <\/span>poker<\/span><\/a> might not seem like a sport at first glance. You\u2019re just sitting at a table, right? But if we look closer, poker does tick some of the boxes:<\/span><\/p>\n