Alcohol and Poker

MrPokerVerse · Feb 18, 2025

Never mix the two. Even go further and say I won't play tired, bad day at work or in a fowl mood. Really not worth my time to play an hour or so and not complete and MTT because I've lost focus or interest.

Dorugremon · Feb 18, 2025

Alcohol and Poker always worked for me...

When other players drink.

Sschafell · Mar 4, 2025

It's definitely not a good combination

CaioRJ · Mar 7, 2025

I only drink water, think alcohol could harm my decisions

valanddon · Mar 7, 2025

Alcohol and poker makes you play lose.

shanest · Mar 7, 2025

absolutely.

used to play casino on a friday in vancouver and afer a few beers i made some bad plays

mssmotilda · Mar 7, 2025

If we take freerolls, then half of the players there play like they're drunk.

Gilead · Mar 7, 2025

I don't drink alcohol while palying poker

Igor G · Mar 7, 2025

VNagy333 said:
Did you lose money under the influence of alcohol because you were braver?

I lost a lot of money several times playing drunk. I've learnt my lessons and I don't make such mistakes anymore. If I drink, I don't gamble

iLoV3P0ker · Mar 8, 2025

Last time i lost my winnings and +1000EUR.

cwdignus · Mar 8, 2025

I've played drunk sit go above my BR and won, but most of the time playing drunk was a disaster.

thedarkman · Mar 8, 2025

Gave up the demon drink decades ago. Never had a problem with it but realised it is no good ultimately. Alcohol and poker is probably not a good combination, but alcohol and driving is even worse.

besttest11 · Mar 8, 2025

I dont drink while playing poker.

R.Melnyk77 · Mar 8, 2025

VNagy333 said:
Did you lose money under the influence of alcohol because you were braver?

Alcohol doesn't really affect my behaviour. Drunk or sober, I will never spend extra money because I always have a very limited amount of it

In other words, in order to spend extra, you must first have extra.

ammje · Mar 8, 2025

Alcohol makes you play more aggressively, I don't think it's a good idea to play like that, when you play poker you have to have maximum concentration to make decisions.

fergysteve · Mar 8, 2025

I don't see it as a good idea. I have played a bit online after a few beers and looking back at the hand history I definitely played a bit looser. Luckily no real losses, but it certainly affects how I play.

NSX_Amfe2nat · Apr 6, 2025

Don't drink and you won't flush so much money down the toilet

ManOfSky · Jun 27, 2025

Alcohol usually hurts your poker game by impairing focus and decision-making. It’s best to avoid drinking while playing seriously.

infonazar · Jul 21, 2025

VNagy333 said:
Did you lose money under the influence of alcohol because you were braver?

I lost money when I played drunk because I wanted to have fun and I was ready to pay for it

It's a bad idea to play drunk, it costs a lot.

sibkaz · Jul 21, 2025

Playing drunk is fun) The main thing is not to lose a lot)))

Dushka · Jul 22, 2025

I have given up alcohol for 2 months now💪

Mig32 · Jul 22, 2025

Yes, absolutely! Alcohol definitely gave me a false sense of confidence — I felt braver, made looser calls, and took risks I normally wouldn’t. At the time, it felt fun and bold… but looking back, it wasn’t smart at all. Poker demands focus and clear thinking, and playing under the influence usually ends in regret and a lighter bankroll. Lesson learned!

DiazPoker3101 · Jul 22, 2025

I lost a lot of money once because I logged into my account after a night out partying. That’s why I’ve never done it again — so I really don’t recommend mixing alcohol and poke

roberto51 · Jul 23, 2025

I have never lost any money this way because I cannot imagine playing poker under the influence of alcohol.

steve01991 · Jul 23, 2025

i do have a few pops with the boys when we get together, but i am more cautious when i drink, not braver.

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