Poker & alcohol?

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Hello, I personally do not drink alcohol at all for more than a year, so I can say that I do not combine poker and alcohol at all. In my opinion, under the influence of alcohol, it is easier to be influenced by emotions and make irrational decisions
 
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I’m not a big drinker these days. Actually do not drink but I have in the past. Alcohol definitely impairs and affects judgment. The last thing I want is impaired decision making when my money is at risk. I’ve seen many drunk players punt off due to tilt and poor decisions, especially after losing a hand.
 
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  • #28
I don't drink and I don't like drinks
 
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  • #29
surfer696 said:
"How does alcohol consumption affect performance in poker and how can players balance the social aspect and effectiveness in the game?"
Any positive part? (Personally) when I play live it helps me to calm my nerves, I control it very well, what do you think?
I prefer poker & weed but everyone is different and reacts differently to substances
 
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Alcohol has the amazing ability to make you feel invincible and boost your confidence, which are traits you should avoid when playing poker.
After having one or more drinks, you always sit down to play poker with the aim of playing with all of your might, playing the best poker of your life and making incredible reads to scoop up some large pots to pad your bankroll. But after a few hands, your play starts to degenerate and you begin to make plays simply for the purpose of making them, without considering what the best course of action is. No matter how sure you are of your skills, keep in mind that drinking and playing poker will always result in a negative expected value. Poker is a cognitively demanding game, therefore you must be at the top of your game to evaluate every move and choose the best course of action in any circumstance.
 
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  • #31
Poker and Alcohol aren´t good Partners...I agree with u for Livetables, Iam also in the Club for bringing down the nerves with one or two beers, but u have to be carefull with to much Alc... ;)
 
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  • #32
A glass of wine perhaps, a beer or two, more than that I don't think is beneficial.
 
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  • #33
I think if you want to get results, don't mix poker with alcohol.
 
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  • #34
At the expense of alcohol and poker, I have this opinion, the more I drank, the more I lost.
 
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  • #35
A small dose of alcohol really has a calming effect. But it might play tricks on you nonetheless. You may not make a decision adequately.
 
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  • #36
It's not bad, but it's better to be with all your mental strength, especially if it's large sums
 
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  • #37
Poker and alcohol don't go hand in hand. These are 2 things that can cause you to lose a lot of money since alcohol doesn't allow you to be lucid in your decisions. So my recommendation is not to drink alcohol while playing poker.
 
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  • #38
I try not to play when I'm very drunk, but when I've drunk a little, I get the feeling that I'm playing better, I'm more aggressive, but in general I think this is a misconception, and you need to play with a "bright" head.
 
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  • #39
Are you playing for fun? Thats okay, if you dont heave health issues. But if we are talking about playing proficiently, then alcohol will definitely blur your decision making process, of course...
 
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  • #40
You drank a little more than you expected, but nevertheless you feel 100% and are confident that you can beat most opponents, thereby increasing your bankroll, and thus give yourself a good surprise in the morning. It's no secret that alcohol has a fantastic ability to give you a sense of invincibility and self-confidence, and these things are best left off the poker table.Most players who have admitted their own mistakes can tell you with confidence: "Never play poker drunk!". It may seem like a daunting task for you, but despite this, alcohol and poker are a very bad combination, no matter how confident you are in your abilities and level of play.
 
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  • #41
surfer696 said:
"How does alcohol consumption affect performance in poker and how can players balance the social aspect and effectiveness in the game?"
Any positive part? (Personally) when I play live it helps me to calm my nerves, I control it very well, what do you think?
I only play online and personally, alcohol interferes with me. I lose concentration, I get distracted, I start making hasty, thoughtless decisions. And that's why if I drink I don't play poker.
 
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  • #42
I think poker and alcohol don't mix very well, it can make you take bad decisions if you're drunk.
 
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  • #43
I think it can affect you because you can play more aggressively and lose.
 
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The only one who can combine poker and alcohol is zzzzigmund. :cool:
 
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  • #45
Well, if this is the case, and you are calmed down by alcohol and everything is fine at the table, then who will stop you?🤣🤣
 
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surfer696 said:
"How does alcohol consumption affect performance in poker and how can players balance the social aspect and effectiveness in the game?"
Any positive part? (Personally) when I play live it helps me to calm my nerves, I control it very well, what do you think?
Personally, alcohol has a negative effect on me, I always lose my patience. But in general, I drink very rarely, 1-2 times a year, and when I drink, I never play.
 
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Keep doing what makes you happy. It makes us happy too.
 
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  • #49
I don't drink alcohol and I don't advise you to. In such a state, you can make the wrong decision.
 
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  • #50
I gave up alcohol in January 1986 and have never regreyted it. It's bad enough playing this game sober.
 
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