Even during its prime television days on ESPN, many felt quite uncomfortable calling poker a sport—unless you're talking about a mind sport.
Poker undeniably tests your logical thinking (and flexes your mental muscles). It overlaps with the strategic battles of Scrabble or chess, showing if you've done your homework.
Fun fact: Did you know that Joe McKeehan, the winner of the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event, is also a world champion in the board game Risk? That’s not an accident.
So, does playing poker actually make you smarter? If you're curious to find out the answer, be sure to visit the 888poker Magazine to read the full article.
Article by
Alex Zlatanovic
As an avid online casino player, Alex strives to stay in touch with the latest gambling trends. He likes to share his passion for the industry with other players through his writing work.
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