Play poker while watching a movie

duqnuk · Jan 4, 2024

I preffer to play chess while playing poker. It drains a little of my focus (just like watching a movie) but I feel like chess puts me in the right mindset and makes me think faster.

duqnuk · Jan 4, 2024

tihomir_kula said:
I play and watch tv simultaneously every day. Only poker is too boring.

I get that, one table can be a bit boring for me two. That's why I usually play at least 2 tables at once.

Toruk Makto · Jan 4, 2024

It's nice to have something to distract while playing!

rufininha14 · Jan 5, 2024

Every now and then, when I'm only on 1 screen, I tend to watch a series or movie to distract myself a little.

Balou1982 · Jan 5, 2024

dont think that it is a good idea, because you always have to think who was active before me when a raise or bet happened, this makes it more difficult to analyse your villains! i prefer good music and not too loud this can be a good thing to be in the right mood for poker session!

RagNar87 · Jan 5, 2024

I do that all the time , and believe me or not I win a lot of times the tournament.

Veralt · Jan 5, 2024

Based on what you're saying, I don't think you'll have problems playing your cards the way you see fit, so I doubt you'll feel the difference. However, I believe the problem arises from not paying attention to others and the table itself. Perhaps you won't make mistakes, but it will be harder for you to identify any characteristics in your opponents.
At least that's how I see it.

successlaw · Jan 6, 2024

I prefer to stay focus on poker and not be engaged in other activities

gzchbbf · Jan 7, 2024

Sometimes I play poker doing another things, watching series, movies and playing others fps games.
But I think while I am doing that I can't focus in anything. I only win in poker when I concentrate only in poker tables.

s0ftdumps · Jan 7, 2024

depends on how big the stakes are in the game!

Bummy · Jan 7, 2024

When i play long tournamnet i watch anime or listen music. Thats for relax when i have bad cards and less stress

Viking26 · Jan 7, 2024

If the movie is bad/boring your game will be better.. If the movie is interesting/catches your attention probably you will lose😀

Dimidrol2 · Jan 7, 2024

I'm not playing, because I don't remember much about the movie)

Rosylly · Jan 7, 2024

I can't imagine how people can play poker online without listening to music or watching something, unless they have to be super-concentrated multitabling or playing an important tournament, final table, etc.

I'm sure that having a good music playlist can help a lot, while headbanging to black metal would be bad for your stake, no doubt.

Pavel1203733 · Jan 8, 2024

Hello everyone.
I can hear music during the game. But watching movies is too hard for me. Maybe i just don't have enough strong attention. But i understand that my play can't be normal in this case.

aissam18 · Jan 8, 2024

I usually do it when im only playing one table but if im playing multi table i usually listen to a podcast

Matt_Burns88 · Jan 9, 2024

Honestly? Anything you do other that poker is going to have a detrimental effect on your decision making. It is scientifically proven that the human mind is not truly capable of multi-tasking; even the smallest distraction will lead to drop off in performance.

If you get bored playing poker, try adding an extra table or two. Although this is still a form of multitasking, it is the same problem on the same screen.

KissMyAceZtUa · Jan 9, 2024

I'm always listening relax music, it's really helpful for me

Mauricio Perrotta · Jan 9, 2024

Yes, watching a movie or listening to music. That's when the game is uninteresting or attractive.

TruthFruit · Jan 9, 2024

I TRY not to do it. When I play, I want to pay really close attention to how my opponents are playing, even when I'm not in a hand. It can give me useful information for later hands where I am involved. However, I confess it's not always easy. Lately, I've started listening to podcast while playing. You still get a distraction, but your eyes stay focused on the game

husky227 · Jan 10, 2024

Yes I always have the same dilemma 😅 the game is a bit slow, but it's too fast for a movie 🤣

ficticius · Jan 15, 2024

No, it's never a poker player's biggest horror. At the tables you have to be hyper focused

Magallaneroy · Jan 25, 2024

No, when I play i like to keep focus, dime times I put music.

bababooey · Jan 25, 2024

Sometimes I like to have a movie on in the background. Do I concentrate on the movie all the time, no.

Depends how many tables I am playing but always prefer to have something playing in the background as I can't bear sitting in silence.

martDdart · Jan 25, 2024

I like to listen to deep house while playing poker at three sit n go turbo tables at the same time,its great.

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