Can being a smoker impact your poker results?

[anasslaaleg]

I've been smoking for 10 years sincerely I see that I spend a lot on cigarettes and it reduces my performance has evolved from one I always find myself tight in my bankroll plus I can't play solid during tournaments I can no longer find the patience to reach the paid places.

 

[Debi]

Think of the money you would save if you quit - not to mention the years you would add to your life. I know it is easier said than done but I also know plenty of people who have quit successfully. My husband smoked for about 15 years and quit. Fortunately before I met him because I would have never married a smoker again.

 

[SL-247]

Smoking affects not only results, but also health.

 

[steve01991]

i could see if you are playing live events, there might be a tell or two, but only... i dont think so

 

[0546474]

I don’t think that smoking directly affects the results of your game, but it definitely has a negative effect on your health!!!

 

[Emily Trott]

I don't think that it has any effect at all on my poker, both online and live. In fact it might even help with live because I get to meet a lot of the other players and talk a bit in the smoking areas during breaks. I really enjoy that and it makes me a happier and more content player when I head back to the tournament table.

 

[LaNimmer]

It affects your game when you are dead or suffering from chemo and radiation.

 

[Luvepoker]

I think Debi's comments says it all but i would like to add yes I do think it could affect your game. I know many who do smoke and I have seen them miss hands many time over needing that smoke or worse making a mistake just before the break so they can run out for that smoke.

 

[Sopt]

The only effect I'd say it would have is if you were a smoker and then tried to quit. Smoking like many other things in our life is an addiction and it takes a mental toll on the one that tries to remove such addictions from their life. I'd recon that you wouldn't be able to play at your 100% while in that state and would be advised to first handle that and then return to the tables.

Being smoker and continue being one.. I don't really see the effect it would have on your game to be honest. If anything there is just effect on your wallet and health.

 

[Dejange]

IQOS products are 95% healthier than conventional cigarretes, so I recomend them! Have now their latest development. Smoke and play, that is it!

 

[vitas_top]

Smoking has a negative effect on everything in this life.

 

[Peteski84]

I have smoked for 30yrs and it has not had any real impact on my poker.
I enjoy smoking but hate the cost.

 

[yogo9]

Smoking don't impact your poker results, but smoking cause long-term negative effects on the body, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes and also affects your pockets, for better life we should stop smoking

 

[A kiravio]

I've been smoking for 10 years sincerely I see that I spend a lot on cigarettes and it reduces my performance has evolved from one I always find myself tight in my bankroll plus I can't play solid during tournaments I can no longer find the patience to reach the paid places.

I also smoke at least two packs a day, it's not commendable. If you feel the need to smoke, light one 😉, don't look where you shouldn't for bad decisions!
Look, now I'm smoking one next to a glass of strength and I'm going to bed in peace because I had a productive day in my life; at the Cardschat freerolls maybe another time 👍

 

[Kenzie 96]

Thing is there are easier ways to get your clothes to stink & developing tha charming, hacking, lung wracking cough that is so cool can also be done without spending all that money.

 

[G0930]

I think Debi's comments says it all but i would like to add yes I do think it could affect your game. I know many who do smoke and I have seen them miss hands many time over needing that smoke or worse making a mistake just before the break so they can run out for that smoke.

Weak people xD
I smoke since 16 years sadly but have no problem waiting for a break to have a fag.
Although sometimes I go for a smoke after a bad beat which is actually beneficial for calming down

 

[G0930]

Thing is there are easier ways to get your clothes to stink & developing tha charming, hacking, lung wracking cough that is so cool can also be done without spending all that money.

It's about addicition Not coolness^^
We're not 14 years old

 

[Fofa]

There is nothing good with smoking.

 

[Kenzie 96]

It's about addicition Not coolness^^
We're not 14 years old

Smoked for most of 20 years myself & never felt the need to justify why to anyone so whatever reason/excuse you wish to use is fine. I don't allow anyone to smoke in my home or automobile but I frequent restaurants or casinos based on the quality of the experience or food they offer & have no interest in the reason(s)/excuses for their smoking policy. I'm not 14 either.

 

[G0930]

Smoked for most of 20 years myself & never felt the need to justify why to anyone so whatever reason/excuse you wish to use is fine. I don't allow anyone to smoke in my home or automobile but I frequent restaurants or casinos based on the quality of the experience or food they offer & have no interest in the reason(s)/excuses for their smoking policy.

Isn't it normal in USA that you are not allowed to smoke inside?
Hate that too btw. Whenever I played livegames some years ago , clothes always reeked of smoke 🙄 (despite nationwide ban of smoking inside)

 

[Kenzie 96]

Isn't it normal in USA that you are not allowed to smoke inside?
Hate that too btw. Whenever I played livegames some years ago , clothes always reeked of smoke 🙄 (despite nationwide ban of smoking inside)

The casino I frequent still allows smoking, I have been asked in at least a few restaurants if I wished to be seated in the smoking or non smoking section. I gave up bars while I was married & raising kids & never got back in the habit so don't know how restrictive policies are. Seems like most places, hospitals, governmental offices, (federal & state) tend to ban it & may or may not have outside smoking areas set aside.Like most things governmental I assume that SNAFU would be the normal.

 

[10gerka]

I believe that smoking does not affect your game in this great sport, but we must be aware that to become a competent player you have to work hard on the discipline part of the player, that's why you should keep that in mind.

 

[fatimapoker22]

Smoking cigarettes not only impacts poker but your entire life.

 

[Chica_bonita]

Well, I don't advise anyone, but I love this stuff.🙊💩
20 years of smoking and it definitely affects my game. There is no problem when cigarettes are nearby, but I can't concentrate when they are not.
I always try to make sure that I have cigarettes, but if I haven't bought them and I see that they are running out, I am more distracted, trying to smoke less often and counting how many cigarettes are left.
In fact, it's not just about poker. When I write or study something, I smoke a lot. If I ask my family to buy me more cigarettes than usual, they immediately have a question: do you need to write something today... because everyone has known for a long time that I smoke a hell of a lot in the process of writing material.

Although, recently I played in an unusual place for myself, where it was impossible to smoke, and I even managed to win that tournament.
Maybe because it didn't bother me that I didn't have cigarettes-I had them, but I just couldn't smoke.

 

[Newzooozooo]

I also smoke and have smoked for over 25 years. This foolish habit caused irreparable damage to my health, but I could not find the strength to quit smoking. During tournaments, I only smoke during breaks, 5 minutes is more than enough for me.