Is YouTube, Netflix killing your game?

#1 May 26th, 2020, 11:19 PM

Anyone beside me watches movies or videos while playing poker?

It has to Negatively affect my game somehow, since I am not giving it the attention it deserves.

#2 May 26th, 2020, 11:23 PM

stop watching Netflix or youtube then....

#3 May 26th, 2020, 11:49 PM

Sometimes , while I watch youtube or Netflix , the poker table doesn't come to the foreground , especially if the video window is maximised , then time bank starts automatically , I sit out and lose hands . Frustrating when it happens , but if the window is smaller (not maximised ) this problem happens very rarely .

As for the focus , yes , indeed it's less than playing by only watching the poker table , also I don't learn new moves by copying other players . But , at night especially , I am tired , I cannot only play poker , want to do sth more to keep me awake and awaken Is YouTube, Netflix killing your game?

Also to have more fun .

I bought Netflix subscription recently . I thought it would have many more blockbusters from the past , cause it is a very successfull platform . Anyway , my list of movies to see in the future is full for the time being . Not a fan of the series for now Is YouTube, Netflix killing your game?

#4 May 27th, 2020, 12:00 AM

I'm better with music than video. Find myself either not knowing what the hell is going on with the program to timing out at the table. Radio is more background noise and focus is there.

#5 May 27th, 2020, 1:00 AM

maximum music
video interferes very much

#6 May 27th, 2020, 2:37 AM

I find that distraction while playing lower stakes can actually be advantageous. Whether the distraction is Netflix / Youtube / music / a book / studying poker / playing on many tables is irrelevant. This is because I tend to overplay my hands when I'm bored, which is never good in low stakes. Simple, strong fundamentals poker is more profitable there, but is also more boring. I sometimes even intentionally create distractions for myself when I start to get bored and feel the overplays coming; I've been doing less of this lately, thankfully, keeping my game in check more by willpower rather than distractions.

#7 May 27th, 2020, 3:05 AM

Lucky for me I play poker on my mobile phone so I can't even watch YouTube/Netflix while playing poker so maybe I suggest you do it my way.

#8 May 27th, 2020, 3:40 AM

of course it hurts to do various things while playing and makes you make mistakes that tell you tournaments or games what I do I turn off everything and put music to be able to concentrate better and perform better in the game

#9 May 27th, 2020, 7:34 AM

Doing anything other than playing poker while you are playing poker is going to be a distraction. That being said, I am of course guilty of doing this myself. I usually have the T.V. on while I'm playing. But I will usually put it on shows or movies that I've seen before. That way I'm not compelled to give them my full attention. If I'm watching a new movie, then I'm going to want to watch it closely so that I don't miss details that affect the overall context of the movie. But if I'm playing and something like "Conan the Barbarian" comes on, it doesn't command my full attention because it doesn't matter if I don't catch every detail as I've seen it so many times over the years.

#10 May 27th, 2020, 3:30 PM

Sometimes I watch movies while playing. But nevertheless I keep concentration and try to make only thoughtful decisions.

#11 May 27th, 2020, 7:56 PM

I watch movies while playing on my phone, and it helps because I play 10 People fifty sng normal speed and I have to fold a lot s-o this way IT �s not boring

#12 May 27th, 2020, 8:00 PM

yeah, i tried to do other stuff while playing and I my game definitely suffers. I play the best when I'm calm and focused on just one game... although it can be boring but it does give me better reads on the competition.

#13 May 27th, 2020, 8:01 PM

You're not getting enough from poker if you have a need to watch netflix or youtube while playing. Not enough satisfaction lets say. You need to focus while playing. So if you dont feel like that take a break.

#14 May 27th, 2020, 9:58 PM

i'm often doing multiple things while i play like watching a movie, watching a movie and browsing cardschat, reddit, or youtube, sometimes i watch a movie/youtube videos on my laptop in a smaller window while i'm playing a video game on another tv. other times, i'm doing something else like folding laundry or cooking dinner. very rarely am i just focused on the game alone.

it's possibly affecting my game negatively but it's whatever, i don't really care.

#15 May 27th, 2020, 10:11 PM

You cannot watch both and espesiallly poker with the appropriate attention. Poker is a fight. It is like watching a movie while you are in a fight for your life! Poker needs attention, it has maths!

#16 May 27th, 2020, 10:46 PM

I'd say my wife is more distracting than anything else...

Originally Posted by blix177

Anyone beside me watches movies or videos while playing poker?

It has to Negatively affect my game somehow, since I am not giving it the attention it deserves.

#17 May 27th, 2020, 10:48 PM

It is a possible situation. If you have been playing for a long time and you already have a decision, it’s as if it’s going amo why not to watch the movie.

#18 May 27th, 2020, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by makisaa

You cannot watch both and espesiallly poker with the appropriate attention. Poker is a fight. It is like watching a movie while you are in a fight for your life! Poker needs attention, it has maths!

i wouldn't compare a $1 mtt with fighting for my life, that's so silly.

the $1 mtt has way more value.

#19 May 27th, 2020, 10:57 PM

if you play only 1-2 table it is ok sometimes i play 1 tournament for 4+hour only 1 table

#20 May 27th, 2020, 11:02 PM

of course it affects, any distraction from the game action will be detrimental to you

#21 May 28th, 2020, 12:55 AM

Yeah! YouTube, Netflix and my dog haha

#22 May 28th, 2020, 8:27 AM

Originally Posted by gallocobain

Yeah! YouTube, Netflix and my dog haha

Youtube and netflix are not present as I do not look, but here my cat can kill my game Is YouTube, Netflix killing your game?

#23 May 28th, 2020, 9:30 AM

If you have extra money and don�t mind losing, you can simultaneously watch what you want. But if the game is responsible, with large prize pools, then I prefer to play in silence, focusing only on poker Is YouTube, Netflix killing your game?

#24 May 28th, 2020, 10:11 AM

Sometimes you put into poker game so much focus and tensions trying to play the quality game and go all-in with good hands and most cases 1 of 10 times of fortune you get out flipped and tilted I don't know how is focus matter for it

#25 May 28th, 2020, 10:18 AM

I am the opposite, I play poker on a mobile device with the TV on in the background. As I am focused on the poker I never have a clue what is going on in the movie / TV show Is YouTube, Netflix killing your game?

#26 May 28th, 2020, 10:20 AM

I have stuff playing in the background but it's mostly old shows or a stream that I don't 100% pay attention too. I think as long as you dedicate the vast majority of attention to your games then you should be fine having stuff playing in background

I know I have done this or at least had music since I began playing online

#27 May 28th, 2020, 10:20 AM

Yeah this is seriuos problems.
If you wanna play poker why watching youtube,netflix?
YOu must stay focus,if you wacth that videos and movies,your attention is on that videos right?

#28 May 28th, 2020, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by blix177

Anyone beside me watches movies or videos while playing poker?

It has to Negatively affect my game somehow, since I am not giving it the attention it deserves.

I couldn't manage it. even a few tables stress me. Do you play with a HUD? I guess then it doesn't matter so much.

#29 May 28th, 2020, 12:05 PM

Yeah, i realised that few days ago. Im not watching at the tables at all, its a really bad habbit.

#30 May 28th, 2020, 2:19 PM

Watching movies while playing is too extreme for me but i also have the bad habit of browsing or chatting or doing other activities which distract me from game and make me play not optimal.

#31 May 28th, 2020, 3:07 PM

I watch Netflix a lot ... but I don't when I play poker ... the advantage of Neflix is that you can watch your shows whenever you want ... so it's just a question of getting organized with your time my friend ...!

#32 May 28th, 2020, 3:10 PM

Originally Posted by blix177

Anyone beside me watches movies or videos while playing poker?

It has to Negatively affect my game somehow, since I am not giving it the attention it deserves.

hahahah no man! it's imposible to play well if you're watching a movie.. Is YouTube, Netflix killing your game?

#33 May 28th, 2020, 4:00 PM

good poker always requires all your concentration Is YouTube, Netflix killing your game?

#34 May 28th, 2020, 4:17 PM

Hi.

I think it is a mistake to be distracted by videos or anything that visually diverts our attention. Music is different, that can be, although in my case I try to avoid it too.

Regards.

#35 May 28th, 2020, 8:14 PM

I often listen to music, but rarely watch videos while playing poker. I also find that video distracts, hinders concentration.

#36 May 28th, 2020, 8:56 PM

To me in particular it does not bother me that he is around me, people are constantly walking around my house and I cannot ask them to stop doing things so that I can conceive so I learned not to bother me, in fact I like to play with some set techno youtube

#37 May 28th, 2020, 9:00 PM

Originally Posted by Fjarri

I find that distraction while playing lower stakes can actually be advantageous. Whether the distraction is Netflix / Youtube / music / a book / studying poker / playing on many tables is irrelevant. This is because I tend to overplay my hands when I'm bored, which is never good in low stakes. Simple, strong fundamentals poker is more profitable there, but is also more boring. I sometimes even intentionally create distractions for myself when I start to get bored and feel the overplays coming; I've been doing less of this lately, thankfully, keeping my game in check more by willpower rather than distractions.

Good comments cam relate to all of them Is YouTube, Netflix killing your game?

#38 May 29th, 2020, 7:49 PM

Yeah, I watch youtube all the time when playing poker. Probably shouldn't

#39 May 29th, 2020, 10:08 PM

Hello.
Music or video distracts me during the game. So I do not listen to music and I do not watch videos, I just try to focus on making the right decisions.

#40 June 5th, 2020, 3:31 PM

I allow myself only to turn on the music and concentrate on all the tables. If you do not concentrate and remember the playing styles of your rivals, you can miss valuable information and not wait for prizes.

#41 June 5th, 2020, 8:34 PM

No never.

#42 June 9th, 2020, 4:34 PM

While playing poker, it’s better not to watch TV or YouTube because it distracts. I only listen to a little music at most but I don’t always.

#43 June 9th, 2020, 4:52 PM

Any entertainment distracts you from playing poker. You are less focused and less involved in the game. But I noticed one important thing. If I watch a movie or YouTube, I participate in fewer hands and move further in Cardschat tournaments than usual.

#44 June 9th, 2020, 4:57 PM

it is impossible to focus on anything else when you are playing poker

#45 June 9th, 2020, 8:33 PM

I use YouTube while playing poker just for music and i focus on the table.

#46 June 9th, 2020, 10:08 PM

Depends on the tournament... if it�s a mega tournament with 4000 peeps then I�m watching something until I move up closer to the money

#47 June 10th, 2020, 12:35 AM

Pretty much everything is killing my game, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are usually the biggest coolers, but now I gotta add 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 1200 o clock! When does the madness ever end?

#48 June 10th, 2020, 12:37 AM

you play for money why should you bother youtube and so on, you need to focus on the game! Play responsibly)

#49 June 10th, 2020, 2:47 PM

I did that in the past, i was watching youtube videos while playing and that was a real disaster on my tables..then i stopped to watch

#50 June 10th, 2020, 3:36 PM

I never play more than 2 tables. and I always watch something on the TV

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