Poker Under the Influence

Alex Sentsov · Jan 6, 2021

Hardly better. But the game becomes different.

Tvorets · Jan 6, 2021

I do not play poker under the influence of alcohol.

Raphael Zabel · Jan 6, 2021

I prefer not to consume alcohol while gambling because it interferes with concentration.

akmost · Jan 6, 2021

I don't drink much in general! Sometimes I drink a glass of wine or a cold beer and I have to admit that it helps me a lot

sara maria · Jan 6, 2021

that can affect the game a lot if you drink it in excess, a glass of beer to relax but already drunk that can affect the game a lot if you drink it in excess, a glass of beer to relax but already drunk I do not think it improves your game :joyman:

Minakshi · Feb 6, 2022

CBD helps me improve my focus for poker

COMIRRR · Feb 7, 2022

I like to drink sometimes when I play, I can say that I play a little more aggressively but also that I don't care so much if I'm eliminated, I play a lot of bluff. The idea is that I never won anything concrete while drinking so the conclusion for me is simple ... no alcohol during the game!

hyfl · Feb 7, 2022

Absolutely no alcohol during play (except casual play with friends), even low amount of alcohol influences judgement of the situation

Akuana · Feb 7, 2022

I'm a teetotaler, so I can't tell if I'm better or worse at poker while under the influence of alcohol or other substances)

alien666dj · Feb 7, 2022

To maintain concentration, relaxation plays an important role, but only the relaxation that a person controls matters; everything else is an illusion.

vapandrei · Feb 7, 2022

Oh.. I usually play so damn well when I'm a tad drunk.. but it doesn't last. I either get bored or angry rapidly and make baaaad choices.

SopianaeExtra · Feb 7, 2022

Weed makes me slow and overcautious, alcohol diminishes my self-discipline and causes me to react rashly at times ...

It's the wisest to play completely sober, imo.

jj6m · Feb 7, 2022

This doesn't sound a good investment policy

gambit1983 · Feb 7, 2022

If I don’t get enough sleep I’ll play bad, anything past a few beers and I’m not on my A game

Mauricio Perrotta · Feb 7, 2022

Well, the truth is that I don't think that playing poker under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a good idea. I can't confirm because I'm not a doctor but, in a game like poker where you need maximum concentration, alcohol and drugs don't help with that.

thesternburglar · Feb 7, 2022

I ways play sober. It loosens a lot of bad players up even more and going heads up against them is preferred. If you are playing multiple drunks and they all call big raises it can be a disaster for your bankroll.

SopianaeExtra · Feb 7, 2022

Posting under the influence is a lotta fun, though.

Rocky87345 · Feb 7, 2022

I play better when I'm completely sober. I like to play against drunk people with deep pockets because they bluff way too often and if you can catch them it's a nice payout

Pokerguy6666 · Feb 7, 2022

I play better when I drink. It relaxes me so I can be patient and play better.

Ragonesi · Feb 7, 2022

The only " influence " I have is drinking while playing sometimes and that doesn't affect my game at all, it is a mix of relaxation and sometime being more friendly when playing a live table, that can shows a lot the opponent or make him read you wrong, sometimes the association of playing+drinking makes you a sitting duck but when you are good that can help you!

GORA1979 · Feb 7, 2022

poker under the influence!!...

playing poker under the influence of any drugs will not lead to anything good, this is for sure (at least at a distance of 100%) it will not lead to good))

Matt_Burns88 · Feb 7, 2022

When playing online, I don't drink at all.

I understand for some people having a couple of beers relaxes them and stops them from fearing the gross suckouts, but it's too easy to have one too many and turn into a splashy maniac that donks off stack after stack.

At a home game, it's a totally different story, I'm their to socialize with my mates and have a good time, so let the drinks and chips flow!

YenRodriguez · Feb 7, 2022

playing under the influence of alcohol would definitely affect my game. I would have bad results and I could lose part of my bank.

Whaevoz · Feb 7, 2022

On the other hand, I truly dislike and try to avoid playing against drunk opponents.

Logg · Feb 7, 2022

Drinking is great for the game when it's one or two of the other folks who're drunk. I think a lot of people would say the best time to hunt for a cash game is after dark when the drinking has just begun. If your cardroom has a big bar and concerts, it is sure to bring in affluent young folks who barely know how to play.

However, don't be the ONLY sober person at a table. The game will be unpredictable, and you may see all-in preflop hands that make absolutely no sense.
Maybe just don't drink ever, i'd say.

I know this may be an unpopular opinion, but don't smoke while you're playing live either, because your attention/memory/reaction is greatly affected. Imagine sitting at the table all crittered and repeatedly having to be told when it's your turn.

Poker Under the Influence

Alex Sentsov

Legend

Tvorets

Rock Star

Raphael Zabel

Rock Star

akmost

Rising Star

sara maria

Rock Star

Minakshi

Rock Star

COMIRRR

Legend

hyfl

Enthusiast

Akuana

Rock Star

alien666dj

Legend

vapandrei

Rock Star

SopianaeExtra

between my 2 ears

jj6m

Rock Star

gambit1983

Rock Star

Mauricio Perrotta

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thesternburglar

Enthusiast

SopianaeExtra

between my 2 ears

Rocky87345

Rock Star

Pokerguy6666

Visionary

Ragonesi

Rock Star

GORA1979

Enthusiast

Matt_Burns88

Legend

YenRodriguez

Rock Star

Whaevoz

Legend

Logg

Enthusiast

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