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Vitaly Mutko: 'Nothing Special Happened' - Poker's Status in Russia
Russian Minister of Sports Vitaly Mutko addressed concerns about poker's status as a sport, stating that it must meet new criteria to be recognized. Poker is no longer considered a sport and its activities are regulated by different laws.
Ilya Gorodecky, a poker commentator, asked Vitaly Mutko about the sudden decision to restrict poker to gaming zones without consulting experts. Mutko mentioned that 40 sports, including poker, need to re-prove their status as sports and meet new criteria.
Mutko stated that poker's status as a sport is under review and it must meet new requirements to be recognized. The minister clarified that poker is no longer considered a sport and its activities are regulated by different laws.
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