WSOP claims the richest sporting event, I question is it a sport??

[5teamparlay]

I Think it ranks just behind chess as a sport in terms of athletic ability.

1. boxing
2 basketball
3 nfl
4 hockey
5 soccer
6 baseball
7 auto racing
8 golf
9 billairds
10 pool
11 chess
12 poker

[sherman]

no it is not a sport, its a game!