Poker & alcohol?

[surfer696]

"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?

 

[Emily Trott]

As long as you know how to drink there isn't any harm in it. In fact it can be a plus because a lot of people mistakenly believe that it will cause you to play poorly, and that gives you a bit of an edge because they will underestimate you.

 

[otters]

Interesting point.
I gave up alcohol 3 years ago and I lost more money playing then than I do now. I really think it clouded my judgement.
But saying that if it helps to keep you calm and relaxes you then it's got to be a good thing right?

 

[nerobs9]

I don't drink alcohol at all. If the game is late at night, I can have coffee or an energy drink.

 

[Gallarado777]

alcohol is very harmful and has a great effect on people's psyche in different ways. If playing poker it calms you down and gives you better poker results, then I think keep on drinking: Roflmao:

 

[TheDealer]

No! it's a combination of death! unless we are talking about a glass of wine just for company!

 

[Recreationalplayer]

Not a fan of that combo (Poker + Alcohol).

I avoid drinking while playing poker.

 

[Mauricio Perrotta]

The number of times I've read this question in the CC thread are already countless.

 

[alabos]

Not good combination for sure......that why never i put my credit card on site just because i dont want to play drunk and take full money on my card

 

[spunka]

Poker and alkohol is fine for a fun loose poker game, where you expect to lose and have good time while you play

 

[bermejoga]

I see no problem on having a beer while playing. The thing is, you just gotta know how to drink. Do not exaggerate.

 

[runson]

I don't play. But yeah I do smoke and drink but not too often. Maybe two beer is ok. But I like to be sober on gameday.

 

[mteenx]

I think if you drink not so much - this will help you to calm down)
But if you can find other way to calm will be nice. Like tea, cofee

 

[Dailon Arroyo Blandon]

Well... in my personal case... I don't drink alcoholic beverages while I'm playing poker... I think I lose concentration and overconfidence which is not good...

 

[GERSteven]

Hello ! I don't drink alcohol but i love coffee and water

 

[NotADonk]

"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 once experimented to see how alcohol affected my game. I found that above the legal drink dive limit, it affected my game adversely. So now I don't drink alcohol at all when I am playing poker.

 

[freerobert]

Never drink. Stay clear, fit and healthy.

 

[Syltan]

"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?

The only positive aspect of alcohol in poker is nerves offline, online it is always a negative decision!

 

[johnnylawford]

I think you have to differentiate between a drink and drinking. There's a big difference between having a beer 4-5 hours into a session and drinking a 5th of Jameson before your third hand. There's also a big difference between alcohol tolerance across individuals, so for some a drink will mean a lot less or more than it does to others. If you know how a small amount of alcohol will affect your judgement I think it's fine, plus there are much worse factors that can negatively impact your play like lack of sleep, playing tilted, playing while in pain/sick, playing too high of a stake for your ability, etc...

 

[juan1579]

It's a fun combination but it can affect decision-making and affect your game.

 

[riff_raff312]

I think a drink or even two while playing poker is not too bad,it's like anything else in moderation is good in excesses not so much and we all know it's all about the fun.

 

[German629]

Hello, surfer696! Well, what do I can to say You about this question: I'm almost don't drink alcohol even in ordinary Life,
and even more so during play in Poker for me is impossible, because I'm at once can to lose my concentration, and this means
I will to lose a quality of my Game... And why this me need?!.

 

[To6Po6]

I don`t think this is a good idea!I bearly drink in my life and if i take 2 or 3 shots better go to a disko or in a striptis club!

 

[JappsPK]

I think a drink or even two while playing poker is not too bad,it's like anything else in moderation is good in excesses not so much and we all know it's all about the fun.

Agreed. Same thinking for energetic drinks... too much can be badddd!!!

 

[Spannerdeth]

Home game with friends? I'm getting hammered and 4betting 64s!