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Poker Booms in Columbus Ohio

Columbus, Ohio is known for many things, including its great tradition, an amazing University and a unique social scene. But recently a new sport has caught on in the Columbus area. As poker begins to become more socially acceptable, the poker scene in Columbus, Ohio has seen a large jump in interest.



While home poker games have always been a weekly favorite of most of our fathers, the new poker crowd has taken a much different approach. Instead of playing for quarters at the kitchen table, the game has transferred to large banquet halls, school functions, festivals and the online world.



In the past year, even Ohio State jumped on the poker bandwagon in Columbus. The OSU student activity board organized an Ohio State poker tournament that capped out at 300 students! While the tournament was intended to bring poker players together and have a good time, it was also very informative. Ohio State went out of its way and brought in poker pro Daniel Negreanu. Daniel talked about playing poker professionally, gambling responsibly and a little bit about his life. Events like the Ohio State Poker Challenge, show you how much potential poker in Columbus Ohio has.



Also changing in the poker scene has been the sudden rise of poker tournaments in Ohio. While many Ohio poker tournaments are based on handing out as much money as possible, Ohio charity tournaments have become very profitable for needy charities. Charity tournaments donate a certain part of a buy in to a certified charity. Many players like the idea of charity tournaments due to the trouble of finding a legal poker tournament in Ohio. OhioStatePoker.com an online site for Ohio State fans, alumnae and students to find poker games is planning to hold a few charity events this year. CEO of OhioStatePoker.com Justin Goff said that in the upcoming school year, they will be hosting numerous Texas hold 'em tournaments which will benefit local, national and global charities.



In the upcoming school year, Goff predicts the Columbus poker scene will expand more than ever. "With the airing of the World Series of Poker all summer, and the colder months coming, poker will be hitting full stride in Ohio soon."

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