what do you think of countries that ban poker. Japan, North Korea, Qatar, Arab Emirates....

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I see that the biggest problem is political and religious issues. I personally wouldn't even live in these countries.
 
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Had no idea Poker was prohibited in a few places but I can see it being mixed with "lucky" games... what a shame.
 
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Considering that i've been to places like Italy & Spain for example where (online) poker is highly restricted then i'd next time when making travel plans it'd be great idea to avoid locations where playing (online) poker could be kinda difficult lol ...

E: And as far i remember then someone from Japan has been playing CC games occasionally so i doubt them having banned it :unsure:
 
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Bad idea to ban poker, just creates underground rings which can be dangerous since they are not monitored by authorities
 
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OP is pretty much a mess with these restrictions. The more site you can play on, the luckier you are. I can see the market very strict as well.
 
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A difficult question, on the one hand, everyone should have a choice, but on the other hand, it’s better not to play at all.
 
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even if they ban poker you can play if you have a vpn
that's the way to do it
 
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Japan playing poker has seen a lot of players from this region
 
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rdwr33 said:
I see that the biggest problem is political and religious issues. I personally wouldn't even live in these countries.

So even if North Korea were to allow poker you wouldn't consider living there? picky, picky, picky.
 
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Kenzie 96 said:
So even if North Korea were to allow poker you wouldn't consider living there? picky, picky, picky.
Who says that they dont do it already (atleast for their supreme leader) :unsure:
 
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rdwr33 said:
I see that the biggest problem is political and religious issues. I personally wouldn't even live in these countries.
Hi.
It doesn't matter to me. I live in Ukraine, we have a war, but nevertheless, poker is officially recognized as a sport in my country.
 
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Because is rigget!) im joking ofc :sneaky:;)

Japans player i saw on GG poker, Quatar and OAE too advanced to allow their people to suffer on this hell game :devilish:

If you love pain and suffer, welcome to poker :ROFLMAO:
 
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rdwr33 said:
I see that the biggest problem is political and religious issues. I personally wouldn't even live in these countries.

In my opinion, if you were born in any country, you would like everything and not think about it
 
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I don't understand why poker is banned in these countries.
 
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Had no idea Poker was prohibited in a few places but I can see it being mixed with "lucky" games... what a shame.
I recently released an App to manage poker tournaments, it has been rejected in those countries for one single reason : "gambling".
It's a matter of culture. Poker is often considered as a random lucky game... No appreciation for strategy, analysis, behavior etc... maybe it will change with years..
 
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rdwr33 said:
I see that the biggest problem is political and religious issues. I personally wouldn't even live in these countries.
I believe that the rulers of these countries forbid online poker because they don't want to see their people even more stressed.:ROFLMAO:
 
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is their choise , as long the criminallity does rise I think is ok :)
 
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These are mostly religious and cultural issues. It is their way of life, their problem.
However, banning some attractive inciting things (gaming, drinks, etc) just gives a boost for underground activities imo. The phenomenon doesn't stop.
 
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Are you sure Japan is in the list? I'm not sure, but I've already seen players from that country, so, maybe is something recent. I guess is because people don't know that poker is different from casino games, like slots. They think that poker is about luck, but anyone that read about poker for only a couple of minutes understand that you need more than luck to be a winning player.
 
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rdwr33 said:
I see that the biggest problem is political and religious issues. I personally wouldn't even live in these countries.
Definitely religion and not necessarily only in countries across the water. My parents were both raised in western Canada during the first few decades of the 20th Century. My mother once told me that if she had a young man come calling on a Sunday afternoon, my grandfather prohibited them from playing cards because it was the Sabbath. I hope that he's not looking down at me from up above when I play a tourney on Sunday, or maybe he is and that is why I have such bad luck. LOL!!
 
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forgotten about Poland mate, the EU member and poker there is illegal. This is sick.

our politicians were involved in a gigantic gambling scandal, and to show how good they are to the people they outlawed machines and poker.
 
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rdwr33 said:
I see that the biggest problem is political and religious issues. I personally wouldn't even live in these countries.
That is there business and I respect it, as some are for religious reasons. But once they figure out the money that can be made and how it can benefit them, religious believes are put aside. Why do you think countries like UAE allow alcohol, they are still working on gambling.
 
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infonazar said:
Hi.
It doesn't matter to me. I live in Ukraine, we have war, but despite everything poker is officially recognized as a sport in my country.
Well done, and I like that, all these restrictions are some kind of anachronisms. Just restricting freedom!
 
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Well we all remember Black Friday when poker in the USA did the :(
 
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Are you sure Japan is in the list? I'm not sure, but I've already seen players from that country, so, maybe is something recent. I guess is because people don't know that poker is different from casino games, like slots. They think that poker is about luck, but anyone that read about poker for only a couple of minutes understand that you need more than luck to be a winning player.
I saw as early as last weekend someone from Japan playing CC games and i've seen that exact person probably for months/years now so i doubt this ^ being the case :unsure:
mateuszjason said:
forgotten about Poland mate, the EU member and poker there is illegal. This is sick.
Yet people from poland are still playing it lol ...
 
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