COLOMBIA
federacion colombiana de poker
About FCP
The Colombian Poker Federation (FCP) was founded in response to the international recognition of poker as a mind sport by the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA), a status also endorsed in Colombia by the Ministry of Sport and the Colombian Olympic Committee. Its creation was formalized during the Constitutive Assembly held on February 15, 2025, in Valledupar, with the participation of representatives from the departmental leagues of Atlántico, Bolívar, and Cesar, as well as other regional and academic stakeholders.
From the outset, the FCP has aimed to regulate, promote, and professionalize poker as a discipline that strengthens essential cognitive skills such as strategic thinking, decision-making under pressure, and emotional intelligence. In just a few months, it has established its presence in eleven departments and is now projecting expansion to all 32 regions of the country. This process has been accompanied by a comprehensive approach that integrates educational, competitive, business, and cultural aspects, enabling the inclusion of poker in events within the Olympic cycle, such as the National Games, Intercollegiate Games, and ASCUN Sports.
The FCP is driving a strategic plan that includes the training of referees and coaches, the organization of national and international tournaments, partnerships with the private and academic sectors, and a youth and social development agenda. With this vision, the Federation seeks to position Colombia as a Latin American benchmark in the development of poker as a mind sport, demonstrating its value as an educational, economic, and social transformation tool.
BOARD MEMBERS
Presidencia FCP: Johann Ibañez
Presidencia Liga de Póker / Cesar: Ruben Pertúz
Presidencia Liga de Póker / Atlántico: Juan Carlos López
Presidencia Liga de Póker / Bolívar: Jair Fajardo
Secretaria FCP: Gelca Gutiérrez
EVENTS CALENDAR
Colombian Poker Federation 2025 Event Calendar
The year 2025 marks a historic milestone for the development of poker as a mind sport in Colombia. The Colombian Poker Federation presents a vibrant and educational agenda that strengthens competitive, academic, and strategic growth of poker nationwide.
Colombian University Poker Circuit
A tour across the country’s universities aimed at nurturing young talent and positioning poker as both a pedagogical and competitive tool:
- August 5 – Valledupar
- August 8 – Barranquilla
- August 22 – Cartagena
- September 12 – Bogotá
- September 19 – Medellín
- October 15, 20, 21, 22 – Bucaramanga
Colombian Poker Circuit
The major national poker leagues reach four cities with high-level events gathering the country’s best players:
- Barranquilla: August 11–17
- Cartagena: September 1–7
- Medellín: October 6–12
- Bogotá: November 3–9
Poker at the ASCUN National University Games
October will be a key month with the Federation’s official participation in the ASCUN National University Games, consolidating poker’s presence in high-profile sporting events.
Virtual Training 2025
Because education is as important as competition, the Federation leads a series of workshops open to the public, taught by national and international experts:
- July 7: Technical Aspects of Poker – Renato Baldi (Brazil)
- July 14: Marketing and Social Media for Dealers and Players
- July 21: Advanced Poker Techniques – Renato Baldi
- July 28: Content Creation for Social Media
- August 4: Technical Fundamentals of Poker – Renato Baldi
- August 11: Strategies for Online Campaigns
- August 19: Poker Techniques – Special Session
- August 25: Organizing High-Impact Events
This calendar reflects the Colombian Poker Federation’s commitment to comprehensive training, fair play, and the consolidation of poker as a high-performance mind sport. The future of Colombian poker is already in play!
