Distinction Adds Poker Among Other Strategic Games
The game of poker has now been recognized by the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA), a Berlin-based group founded in 2005 to “unite different mind sports federations to pursue common aims and interests.”
For many poker players and fans, the recognition may seem a little late to the party considering the strategic decision making involved with the game. But the IMSA recognition adds the World Poker Federation to the association’s other recognized mind sports including chess, mahjong, esports, and other card games.
“With a strong network of federations across more than 49 countries, we have achieved something today that is both unprecedented and definitive,” WPF President Igor Trafane said. “IMSA’s decision represents the dedication of thousands who view poker as a genuine profession and intellectual discipline. Our mission now is to build the foundation that every major sport already has: standardized regulations, professional pathways, player protections, and international competitions.”
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