Italian Senate President Proposes Reforms to the Card Game Burraco
Ignazio La Russa Suggests New 'Friendly' Rules Amid Political Interest in the Game
In a recent social media address, Ignazio La Russa, President of the Italian Senate, announced a proposal for what he has termed the 'Reform of Burraco,' a card game widely enjoyed by many Italian politicians, particularly those affiliated with the Prime Minister's party.
La Russa's initiative aims to introduce a more relaxed version of the game, challenging what he described as the 'integralist' and 'totalitarian' attitude of some enthusiasts.
Burraco, a card game similar to Canasta and popular in Italy, has become a favored pastime among politicians, with high-stakes matches often involving ministers, deputies, and party officials.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has previously commented on her competitive spirit, noting that losing at Burraco is a source of frustration for her.
La Russa's proposal outlines three main changes to the game's current format.
Firstly, it suggests the removal of time constraints during play, allowing games to continue until a certain score is achieved, thereby placing enjoyment over competition.
Secondly, the proposal calls for the distribution of 'wildcards,' specifically the Pinelle, to be evenly shared among the four participants, reducing any imbalance caused by an excess of these cards.
Lastly, it introduces the notion of allowing players to retrieve and play another card if an error is made, provided the mistake is not immediately disputed by other players.
Despite its light-hearted intent, the proposal has met with some resistance.
Notably, La Russa's own wife, an avid Burraco player, expressed her disapproval of these suggested changes.
La Russa humorously acknowledged her stance, viewing it as validation of his call for less seriousness and more enjoyment in playing the game.
The introduction of this 'friendly' version of Burraco highlights the game's evolution from a casual pastime to a significant cultural and social phenomenon within Italian politics.
As discussions continue, the response of La Russa's fellow party members and the opposition remains to be seen.
Whether this initiative will draw formal support or face opposition from enthusiasts who prefer traditional rules is yet to be determined.
La Russa's initiative aims to introduce a more relaxed version of the game, challenging what he described as the 'integralist' and 'totalitarian' attitude of some enthusiasts.
Burraco, a card game similar to Canasta and popular in Italy, has become a favored pastime among politicians, with high-stakes matches often involving ministers, deputies, and party officials.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has previously commented on her competitive spirit, noting that losing at Burraco is a source of frustration for her.
La Russa's proposal outlines three main changes to the game's current format.
Firstly, it suggests the removal of time constraints during play, allowing games to continue until a certain score is achieved, thereby placing enjoyment over competition.
Secondly, the proposal calls for the distribution of 'wildcards,' specifically the Pinelle, to be evenly shared among the four participants, reducing any imbalance caused by an excess of these cards.
Lastly, it introduces the notion of allowing players to retrieve and play another card if an error is made, provided the mistake is not immediately disputed by other players.
Despite its light-hearted intent, the proposal has met with some resistance.
Notably, La Russa's own wife, an avid Burraco player, expressed her disapproval of these suggested changes.
La Russa humorously acknowledged her stance, viewing it as validation of his call for less seriousness and more enjoyment in playing the game.
The introduction of this 'friendly' version of Burraco highlights the game's evolution from a casual pastime to a significant cultural and social phenomenon within Italian politics.
As discussions continue, the response of La Russa's fellow party members and the opposition remains to be seen.
Whether this initiative will draw formal support or face opposition from enthusiasts who prefer traditional rules is yet to be determined.
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