Poker and drinks.

1. I do not recommend drinking alcohol.
2. Smoking is optional, I smoke myself.
3. Eating is a must, as we usually play for 5 to 7 hours.
4. When we listen to music, we always have some music playing in the background.

thwenth1983 said:

Good afternoon everyone, poker and drinking.
Whenever you ask a question about poker, the word "it depends" will almost always appear in the answer.
Depending on your relationship with poker, if you treat poker like a job, drinking and playing poker is not recommended, as drinking will alter your perception of the game and could even lead you to make bad decisions or act impulsively.
Now, if you have poker as a hobby and play for fun, in that case, I don't see a problem.
Now, a professional poker player doesn't drink while playing and focuses all his attention on the tables, not even engaging in any other activity other than poker, not watching videos while playing, etc.

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martinlgs said:

Hey cactus45! When there’s real money or a seat on the line, my go-to is total concentration. I might grab some peanuts to snack on and I definitely stay well-hydrated, but I stay far away from social media or movies—you can't afford to lose focus.

Regarding "vices" 🤪, I might enjoy maybe three fingers of neat whisky to relax, but that's it. However, my secret weapon when playing online from my rural hometown is "chimó", which is a traditional tobacco paste used by cowboys in my region. It keeps me sharp, though I’d never try it at a live casino; I can't imagine them letting me have a spittoon at my feet while sitting at a professional table! jajajaja.
At the end of the day, it's all about finding that mental balance that keeps you in the zone.

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