CNN Article putting Poker in a more positive light, highlighting skill

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Why the damn schism? Im a poker player because Im poor. Sports betting is as American, more skill-based, and better paying if youre capitalized in the medium 6 figures(and Pinnacle comes backto America).

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I don't see the connection between large bankroll and favoring sports betting over poker. I think the best sports bettors say they can only get like 10% ROI long term. It's not hard to beat that if you're a good poker player at any stakes. I wouldn't say sports betting is more skill-based than poker. I also don't think it is as American as poker. Wagering on athletic events has been around for millenia, but poker is home grown in America.

But after listening to a couple of sports bettors on PokerRoad radio I am now convinced that sports betting is a skill practice. I kind of assumed that, but hearing professional sports bettors discuss their art cemeneted it. This is probably similar to how the PPA-sponsored pros are getting through to Congressman that poker is a skill game.