Competitive poker players and poker enthusiasts worldwide were thrilled this week when the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) officially recognized poker as a mind sport. Finally, poker takes its rightful place next to other intellectual games including chess and bridge - solidifying the game once and for all as one that requires deep strategy, skillful gameplay, and high mental fortitude.

Indeed, due to the explosion worldwide, online casinos have scaled tremendous growth. In no way can New Zealand be considered an exception to the typical carbon-fuelled industrial complex seen in other developed countries.

Poker is a famous game played from all around the world. Poker unions, especially on club-based apps, have become increasingly popular. But what are poker unions? Simply put, they’re alliances between private poker clubs that merge their player pools, creating one big, virtual poker room.