Anyone try to play poker while stoned?

comini · Jul 1, 2026

I don't think it matches poker

MishkaZL · Jul 1, 2026

ExMoroccan said:
I've been doing some experimenting, and I've consistently played better poker if I smoke a bit of pot before a live session. Somehow it makes me more perceptive and focused, my reads get a lot better and I seem to be a lot more patient.

Anyone have similar/different experiences?

I know many people who do everything better after smoking weed, from washing dishes to riding a bike

ExMoroccan · Jul 1, 2026

MishkaZL said:
I know many people who do everything better after smoking weed, from washing dishes to riding a bike

i do think that too, at the end of the day its just preference thing

Nameless14 · Jul 1, 2026

I've had the opposite experience. For me, I play my best when I'm completely clear-headed. Even a small amount can slow my decision-making or make me second-guess myself, especially in bigger pots.

Everyone reacts differently, but I'd rather rely on good sleep, a clear mind, and focus than anything else at the table.

888NOX888 · Jul 2, 2026

To win, all methods are good, you need to use everything that can help, but each person is different and what helps one can worsen the situation of the other.

edenman1 · Jul 2, 2026

Yes, its fun

Dougana · Jul 9, 2026

I don't, but I played drunk. Is not good.

Magallaneroy · Jul 9, 2026

If drinking Whiskey is counted as a drug? So yes. It's too much fun when it's a family game. On the other hand, not crazy when I play online.

Sunz of Beaches · Jul 9, 2026

It really comes down to how experienced u are with poker and weed. There are known high stakes players who play while high.

Also depends the setting:

Live or online?
Cash or tournaments?
How many tables?

I wouldn't recommend for example trying to mass multitable while high but i can truly imagine it could help with patience issues while playing 1 live table or a few long online tournaments.

MAFNL16061986 · Jul 9, 2026

i used to play in my earlyer years under onfluence but now i am clean for a few years better playing when i am clean then had smoke pot

MARCIO123 · Jul 9, 2026

it's not very cool!

andron205 · Jul 9, 2026

In Thailand, they sometimes play like that, and they say it doesn't help win at all, it just lowers your stamina during the game.

akgross · Jul 9, 2026

I haven’t played it and I don’t advise others to dive into this abyss of distorted consciousness!

Rmi · Jul 9, 2026

I don't take drugs, so I couldn't tell you what's going on.

bodil19982 · Jul 11, 2026

No. For me, the most I can do while playing poker is smoke a cigarette or drink a bottle of beer. That's all.

Sschafell · Jul 15, 2026

I already did, but it didn't work out very well!

Atararo14 · Jul 16, 2026

I don't think it's a good idea if we're playing multiple tables at once.

Uncloggie · Jul 16, 2026

Sometimes I try to play while not high ... and I can't it's just too boring.

dompoker · Jul 20, 2026

Before when I smoked, every time we played with some friends at home, there were no shortage of cigarettes, I think it's to calm our nerves, to relax.

skaterick · Jul 20, 2026

50 years ago i would do it while or after smoking herb ...... not anymore !

anasslaaleg · Jul 21, 2026

Some players say it helps them relax, while others feel it slows their thinking and decision-making. In a game where focus, discipline, and reading situations matter, even small changes in concentration can make a difference

piic · Jul 29, 2026

I tried it a couple of times, and it definitely wasn't for me. I felt slower, missed details, and second-guessed a lot more decisions. Some people say it helps them relax, but I think it hurts my focus and overall win rate, so I'd rather play with a clear head.

margmilo44 · Jul 29, 2026

I couldn't do it. If I'm playing poker, I want my mind as clear as possible because there are already enough tough decisions to make. Being stoned would probably slow down my thinking and make it harder to stay focused on the action.

MK_ · Jul 29, 2026

koalapanda · Jul 29, 2026

ExMoroccan said:
I've been doing some experimenting, and I've consistently played better poker if I smoke a bit of pot before a live session. Somehow it makes me more perceptive and focused, my reads get a lot better and I seem to be a lot more patient.

Anyone have similar/different experiences?

There's definitely a sweet spot! A tiny bit can actually help smooth out tilt, slow down impulsive reactions, and force you to sit back and observe player dynamics. The catch is the line between "calm focus" and "losing track of pot odds" is paper-thin—if you cross it, it gets expensive real fast!

Anyone try to play poker while stoned?

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