How many hours can you play?

[samir77]

I am new to the game and trying to improve . So these past few days I am completely hooked into the game trying to win some freeroll cash. I can play all day long but the quality might not be the same after an hour or two.

 

[Schokk]

Now I am playing only in the evenings and on weekends as I have another main job. Approximately 2-5 hours per day.

 

[passat1600]

My time in the game depends on the cards that I get on your arms and from rivals at the table. Maybe 15 minutes a day or maybe 5-6 hours a day.

 

[Adi8877]

can play pretty long sessions, sometimes 16-20 hours, longest was 30+ because 2 days tourney, and had an other important, exactly in the day break time...

 

[dorynel7]

it depends on how long I last in the tournament, my longest session was 20 hours. GL

 

[funkymoney]

I think 4 to 6 hours depending on the tournament. Never I have played immediately after playing for 4 hours in one tournament

 

[Pokerpoet2]

It all depends on whether I play on-line or live games, On-line I can manage about 4 hours before my eyes begin to get sore, in a live game I could manage around 8 hours with regular breaks, it's not definitive but Old Age can be a bummer some times.
Playing Poker is always a drain on the grey matter and concentrating for long periods is taxing, but with regular 10 minute breaks I can get a breath of fresh air, go to the bathroom, or even buy a drink, it helps, On-line however is a bit more taxing because of the screen glare effecting my eyesight and the fact you only have 5 minutes to refresh your self, is a bit too short.

When the fun Stops, STOP!

 

[Baldy86]

i can play many hours in a row but the problem is that i often dont notice that i am getting tilted or tired so i dont stop at the right time . but it is very important to stop playing when you notice that you are not playing good anymore due to tilt or fatigue

 

[Andrii Lubentsov]

I can play 6-7 hours.

 

[damas13251]

I can play 10h easy

 

[lyki67]

Years ago I played too much.

In my first several years, I would just play all day every day. But now I play more seriously and I can play for 5-6 hours. After that I need longer break.

 

[Chebchoub]

The most important thing is that I have a day off. As for the number of hours I play, I can stay in the game as long as I can.

 

[Chebchoub]

The most important thing is that I have a day off. As for the number of hours I play, I can stay in the game as long as I can.

And the other thing is to prepare everything you need from food, drink, etc

 

[flail1]

I like to play MTTs that will end in like max 5 hours. When I do make it into a larger tourney (qualify for like a Sunday event) then I prepare my time, also food and drink, so I can go 12 hours plus if I'm lucky enough to go deep - but that's my mental endurance limit.

 

[WellAA]

In a casino I can sit down and play for a long time, like minimum 12 hours, up to 36 hours. What I like to do is sleep until 6pm go to the tables, play from 7pm-7am, take a hour break for breakfast and head back to play till supper, and then cheat and sleep from 10pm-5am then hit em at 6am while they are all tired and stuff from playing all night.

Good tips to take.
I can play 4 hours in a row, take some time to breath and get back full blow.

 

[narc]

I can play 24 hours!!!

 

[elchonga]

It is very important when you have free time playing
If followed in play (talking about tournaments) believe that there is no time limit I can play
If it is essential to take breaks from time to time so that fatigue does not weaken your game

 

[garibe]

I just want to share my experience so far. I started playing online again this year.

I love MTTs, but I was never good enough to last long. After I got some re-education about the current poker meta, I started getting to the late phases very easily (micros).

So, going on with the satisfaction (illusory lol) of beating the field I was playing I decided to venture into the Moneymaker qualifiers (I had 3 torneys a day to play for only 1 cent! loved it!) I already knew I would not qualify. But the intention was to put in a lil volume.

Having a career, I started to change my work routine so I could be available at home still during the early afternoon. That made me start working much earlier than normal.

So, onto the grind I got myself playing almost everyday (Work is priority of course) from 3pm till around 11pm.

Honestly, after a week or weekend that I spent more than 7h playing (I play 3 tables max only) a day, I would get absolutely wrecked (mental exhaustion) the next few days. I had the same experience when I moved abroad and had to use another language I was not fluent to communicate all day long. I would come back home and just turn off like a electronic.

Having that said, I believe that the amount of hours is build up like muscles. The more you practice, more your mind gets situations as automatic responses (like different languages). So, I still feel happy that the progress is coming and I am being more comfortable playing longer hours.

*I play poker as a hobby only and love to study it. Hopefully it helps anyone in the same situation.

 

[bugiardops]

I don't play every day. I find it tiring and it becomes a very addictive hobby. When I play, I look for short, quick tournaments. Something around 1-2 hours. But if I'm doing well I don't mind spending more time.

 

[VikyGia]

Opinion

The number of hours of play is decided by you but you must take into account that not everything is the game, you must have a job and even more remember to dedicate time to the family, it is the most important thing you have.

 

[capo1014]

Time

I play until I am beat, could be10 minutes or maybe eight hours. Capo1014

 

[inox73]

when i am fit enough 24h or more xD

 

[alabos]

depend ........but right now i play about 4 or5 hours a day..........on 4 or 5 sites.....

 

[navicula]

I play for 1 - 2 hours. If playing tournaments, it depends on where I finish.

 

[middle73]

I play poker mostly for 30 minutes in the evening