Poker needs physical and mental stamina
Monday, May 7th, 2007It was a lifetime experience, but is poker a sport? One famous player says the competitive aspect of the game is like no other sport and the prize purses are larger than most mainstream sports. He admits the game doesn’t require athleticism. However, many players are at the table for ten to twenty hours a day. He stresses both the physical and mental stamina required to stay in the game.