Poker tournaments have flourished over the past months
Justice Ministry removes poker from list of recognized sports in Ukraine
2010-01-05
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"The item on inclusion of sport poker doesn't correspond to article 2 of the law of Ukraine "On banning the gambling business in Ukraine" according to which the gambling business and participation in gambling are prohibited," the Justice Ministry said.
Poker tournaments in Ukraine have flourished over the past several months as a way of circumventing the country's gambling ban.
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