Drinking & Playing Poker

#1 7th March 2008, 1:52 AM

How does everybody feel about drinking while you play poker. We can't drink at the Indian Casino where I usually play. I'm just wondering how everybody feels about this important topic.

#2 7th March 2008, 1:58 AM

If I'm only playing recreational poker (i.e. freerolls at home) I sometimes drink, but not when I play live, and not if I am paying to enter any tournaments...

#3 7th March 2008, 2:02 AM

I drink when I'm playing at home or a bar freeroll. I may have a couple drinks if I'm playing at the casino. It all depends on if I'm winning or not. If I'm winning then I have a couple extra bucks for the drink, but if I'm losing I usually don't buy a drink.

#4 7th March 2008, 2:04 AM

Sorry just to clarify I do drink, but I don't drink alcoholic beverages...

#5 7th March 2008, 2:11 AM

I tend to drink most of the time when I am playing. Just a couple beers though, no need to get tanked and hand over all my chips. It seems to just keep me loose enough to handle the length of some of the larger tourney's without getting too bored and donkin' out.

#6 7th March 2008, 6:07 AM

i like to taste a beer while i play, but i drink it slow to the point where i dont even get a buzz, i might drink a beer an hour, if that.

#7 7th March 2008, 6:10 AM

dont do it.....reslly dont if your serious about making money....not so good lol...all the books and advice i have received and plus im sure some have witness losing while drunk because of a stupid mistake but you can get lucky ...DON"T DO IT

#8 7th March 2008, 6:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TS87

i like to taste a beer while i play, but i drink it slow to the point where i dont even get a buzz, i might drink a beer an hour, if that.

In this case your all right!

#9 7th March 2008, 6:13 AM

well of course we all drink if we didn't we will run out dehydrated !?!?!.
but not alcoholic beverages of course.

#10 7th March 2008, 6:13 AM

Online, at home, or at a casino I'll drink. Don't care really. I win just as much, if not more, if I have been drinking then when I'm sober. When I get hammered is when I start bleeding chips.

People just can't handle their liquor, thus they shouldn't drink and drive or drink and play poker (well, no one should drink and drive so strike that).

#11 7th March 2008, 6:47 AM

I`ll never Drink when i Play Poker.
But with all the Bad Beats on PokerStars every Day,i need maybe 3-5 German Beers when i Play on PokerStars.
Nastrovje

#12 7th March 2008, 7:40 PM

I never (well rarely) drink when I play online cause its too easy to go on tilt and play like a maniac. I like to drink beer when I play live cause I like the image it represents plus it helps me make a move here and there.

#13 8th March 2008, 12:48 AM

When I play online I don't drink, and I force myself abstain from playing if I've had a drink recently.

However, I'm usually too tight when I play live, and I've found that I play better poker after I've had a couple beers. So I'll let myself imbibe at live games.

#14 8th March 2008, 1:01 AM

No alcohol at the table. I'm the Designated Player ...

#15 8th March 2008, 1:26 AM

I might have a few (or a few more, if we're just messing around) but I definitely won't get wasted playing a game where I care about the outcome.

#16 8th March 2008, 1:28 AM

Ill have 18 or 19 whiskeys and still likely win. Except more

#17 8th March 2008, 1:34 AM

Exactly and it keeps me from being too nervous

Quote:

Originally Posted by burton_boy

I tend to drink most of the time when I am playing. Just a couple beers though, no need to get tanked and hand over all my chips. It seems to just keep me loose enough to handle the length of some of the larger tourney's without getting too bored and donkin' out.

#18 8th March 2008, 1:36 AM

you should never drink and gamble,, when i stopped drinking i started winning,, it does make a difference,, and Now,good night,the buckster wore himself out today, and out of the UB game as well,,lol,,buck

#19 8th March 2008, 1:38 AM

I do better when I'm drinking at the table live for some reason not online however, usually rum & cokes, they keep you alert and loosen you up a little.
I don't get wasted or I'll lose, but I get a pretty buzz going and that seems to help.

#20 8th March 2008, 7:51 AM

I wouldnt recommend it , your judgement will not be at its best so if you are wanting to win in the long run its a no brainer.

#21 8th March 2008, 4:21 PM

means fish in water i think

#22 8th March 2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RIK_123

I wouldnt recommend it , your judgement will not be at its best so if you are wanting to win in the long run its a no brainer.

Please, don't stop them...
I need any edge I can find!

#23 9th March 2008, 12:12 AM

Depends on the player. Im sure to some it helps their game. I like to toke a lil while playing at home, or with friends. Relaxes me, gets me in the zone.
I've never played live at a casino. Drinking while playing would screw me up. I'd be broke in no time.

#24 9th March 2008, 12:58 AM

I will drink occasionally. But if I am in a serious money game, I won't drink. One thing is for sure is that if I am going to be drinking a lot, I have to make sure that a bathroom is nearby. I drank a lot in Vegas recently and after a couple hours, I had to pee every 20 minutes and I missed a lot of hands!

#25 9th March 2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoWuckingFurries

Sorry just to clarify I do drink, but I don't drink alcoholic beverages...

Just to clarify, you don't drink then.

#26 9th March 2008, 1:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenzie 96

Just to clarify, you don't drink then.

Not when playing in "serious" poker tournaments, no.

#27 9th March 2008, 9:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calissa007

Depends on the player. Im sure to some it helps their game. I like to toke a lil while playing at home, or with friends. Relaxes me, gets me in the zone.
I've never played live at a casino. Drinking while playing would screw me up. I'd be broke in no time.

that's what i'm talkin about...

#28 9th March 2008, 11:47 AM

I very much support the idea of drinking as heavily as possible while playing poker.

I hope all my opponents do so.

#29 10th March 2008, 4:16 AM

when i do it usually loosin me up sometimes for the good or bad its random depending on the drink lol

#30 10th March 2008, 10:43 AM

You guys rock - what a great forum!

I don't really get drunk and play poker, but I don't mind if my online opponents believe I'm drunk. I have even been known to act tipsy at a live poker table while drinking regular Cola.

#31 10th March 2008, 11:06 AM

I like to down water on the rocks when I play.

For the OP: Im enjoying the blog.

#32 10th March 2008, 10:35 PM

Not yet 21 so cant drink in the casino when I go there. Have played online a few times while drinking and it hasnt worked out too well. The drunk people at the table are usually pretty funny but they tend to suck out a lot more often.

#33 11th March 2008, 1:33 AM

i dont think anyone has said this yet so i have too....

the only reason I dont drink while playing poker is because I never catch that lucky card on the river only a buzz...hahah ahah aha...lol...not that funny i know lol

#34 11th March 2008, 1:44 AM

If you drink like a fish you will live up to the name

#35 13th March 2008, 2:19 AM

Drinking and playing poker don't mix with me, I have enough trouble winning when I'm sober. Too many drinks makes me lose my inhibitions and my money!

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