Energy Drinks and Poker

#1 17th December 2010, 4:28 PM

Now, alot of people say that the rush you get from poker; there is nothing like it. What if you added 500 mL of straight energy rush to that.. would this affect your game in a way where you might be to quick to act or could this some how benefit you??

What do you guys think... I know from personal experience it's hard to keep control with Aces rolled over a shove when your heart is beating way above the normal rate, from the cards to the drink... most people will notice this but is it a weakness or a benefit on the felt. (or online)

#2 17th December 2010, 4:35 PM

I personally think that this can in no way benefit you unless you are completely dragging ass. The energy will make you jittery and impatient. therefore, the impatience will in turn detract from how much you contemplate your cards. I am basing this off of how I feel and I know that its just a theory, but energy drinks increase reaction time and might work if playing video games, but idk about poker. Anyones bankroll willing to experiment =)?

#3 17th December 2010, 4:48 PM

i think energy drinks will only help you if you are tired or sleepy

#4 17th December 2010, 5:02 PM

-caffeine can give you increased focus and concentration.

To much will be bad though.

I drink caffeine almost the entire time I play poker. And Im def. drinking to much.

#5 17th December 2010, 5:08 PM

It is good but with limits. Like said above too much will not help you at all only hurt. I have seen people in live games downing redbull after redbull and they do get to jittery and impatient. I do like to play against them. They are super aggressive most of the time and you just need to wait for a hand and you are good.

#6 17th December 2010, 5:18 PM

This post surely reminds me of my next door friend and neighbor.He passed away last May,mainly from drinking energy drinks.The autosy,the energy drinks were disolving his insides,on top of an obvious heart attack.
He was around 40,and stayed in shape.Really the last person you d think that would pass away.So,beware of energy drinks.!We sure miss him this time of your especially.

#7 17th December 2010, 7:16 PM

Live, yes. Helps me stay alert and catch reads.

Online, no. Makes me spew too much aggression and I turn into the Tiltmaster General.

#8 17th December 2010, 10:53 PM

Maybe if you need to stay awake for long time, like if ur running deep in a tournament and you're tired, drink some energy drink and you stay alert again.
But if you have chance to sleep and you dont rly have to stay awake for a long time, go get some sleep and let your brains relax and get some rest.

#9 20th December 2010, 3:34 AM

i think its ridiculous. doesnt helmuth have his own line of energy drinks now? what a joke.

#10 20th December 2010, 10:33 AM

I try to avoid stimulants of any kind. I'm thinking my clearest when I have nothing in my system. The caffeine I don't mind as much as the sugar. Energy drinks are loaded with sugar, and way too much caffeine. If I'm getting tired, I leave. But if I'm playing a tournament or something and cant go, I drink coffee with just milk or cream and just sip it. The caffeine helps, but no crazy upswing from the sugar.

#11 20th December 2010, 10:44 AM

One can of an energy drink for those 5am morning sessions does wonders imo. Like its already been said, a small amount of caffeine to keep you alert is best. Just don't over do it.

#12 20th December 2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Side

-caffeine can give you increased focus and concentration.

To much will be bad though.

I drink caffeine almost the entire time I play poker. And Im def. drinking to much.

I'm the same, always a full coffee or energy drink by my side to stay alert at all times when I play and I know it's bad but I really don't care, I love it!

#13 20th December 2010, 3:18 PM

Energy from drinks?
Maybe if your talking about coffee, except that idk what could give you "energy" for pokering .

#14 20th December 2010, 3:35 PM

In a similar vein to the posts above, if you are feeling tired, feel free to have a gulp or two of coffee or red bull. Don't pound the whole thing as it will speed up the neurons too much.

Unless you are feeling fatigued, there is no reason to drink energy drinks but if you want to, drink them incredibly sparingly.

#15 20th December 2010, 6:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatCatBamboo

In a similar vein to the posts above, if you are feeling tired, feel free to have a gulp or two of coffee or red bull. Don't pound the whole thing as it will speed up the neurons too much.

Unless you are feeling fatigued, there is no reason to drink energy drinks but if you want to, drink them incredibly sparingly.

Na red bull gives you wings ..

But drinks are useless except for coffee & water (when needed).

#16 20th December 2010, 7:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noW

But drinks are useless except for coffee & water (when needed).

All energy drinks contain caffeine which, for the late night poker player, makes them very useful.

#17 21st December 2010, 2:44 AM

I drink Red Bull on ice the entire time I play live. I suppose it helps me focus because I get bored/ADD since I am seeing 35 hands an hour instead of 350.

#18 21st December 2010, 9:39 PM

is better some joints to be patient lol
gl

#19 21st December 2010, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannylous

is better some joints to be patient lol
gl

I actually tried this and found the weed hampered my ability to take risks. When I get high, I do not respond well under pressure to perform.

On the flip side, I have found if I have one glass of red wine over the course of a tournament, I play better.

I mean, I'm sure there are people doing all kinds of shit. Just look at Stuey Ungar - the amount of cocaine this guy snorted up his nose is absolutely insane.

I highly recommend "One of a Kind" by Nolan Dalla and Peter Alson. The book just shows what can happen if you take the wrong path playing this game.

#20 21st December 2010, 11:46 PM

i drank one of those instant starbucks coffees the other day and stayed up til dawn bleeding out of my eyes and my heart feeling like it could run a marathon; but it wasn't concentrated energy or else i would've shot laser beams out of my eyes or psychokinetically scrubbed the bathroom floor

#21 22nd December 2010, 3:40 AM

I have just decided to not play when I feel tired in any way. When I'm even the slightest bit tired I just spew off so much cash, it's like I just don't care. Then I wake up the next morning so pissed with myself.

So if I feel sleepiness coming on I just switch off the PC.

#22 24th December 2010, 9:13 PM

I personally like to mainline espresso when I play. Straight to the vein baby! What a rush!!

#23 25th December 2010, 3:19 PM

In some way energy drinks are good when you feel sleepy, maybe you can concentrate yourself better with this. I agree about use it sometimes but don't drink too much in one day.

#24 28th December 2010, 10:36 PM

I think this would make your game much better if and only if you are a person who 24 tables ring games or Sngs.

#25 28th December 2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HipHopStoner

Now, alot of people say that the rush you get from poker; there is nothing like it. What if you added 500 mL of straight energy rush to that.. would this affect your game in a way where you might be to quick to act or could this some how benefit you??

What do you guys think... I know from personal experience it's hard to keep control with Aces rolled over a shove when your heart is beating way above the normal rate, from the cards to the drink... most people will notice this but is it a weakness or a benefit on the felt. (or online)

I don't know but caffeine is definitely good for long sessions in keeping you awake and alert. I drink a ton of caffeine while playing poker, not sure if it helps my game at all though.

#26 29th December 2010, 9:54 PM

I don't even consider it a boost but it gives you that extra edge of adrenaline to make the sick calls you normally dont have the guts too.

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