How do you feel about poker when you drink? And what are you playing?

Originally Posted by IlyaSavinov

How do you feel about poker when you drink? And what are you playing?

When I drink I try not to play poker.
There were a couple of cases when I lost a large amount in a cash game.
I advise all poker players not to mix poker and alcohol, nothing good will come of it.

If I wanna donk off my bankroll, and jump into HUGE buyins I drink..LOL But no, I try not to drink and play. Unless its live, I have ONE cookie monster, cuz I am a very shy person, and it helps my mingle)

I never drink when I'm playing poker I think it makes my judgement a little off
I try to stay sober. I think I win more money that way.

Ugh when I drink and play it always seems like the roulette table is right around the corner. If I'm winning I'm fine, but if something gross happens at the table, I can't control my impulses very well when I'm drinking, so I usually find myself docking around at the roulette table.

My performance at the table is better not drinking. There are plenty of activities I'd rather engage in drinking, than poker.

Drinking during the poker session is the worst thing ever - dont do that if you take poker seriously!

I think that when we meet with friends to play we usually drink but I do not recommend it if we really want to leave far away because alcohol diminishes the senses like playing when one is sleepy ... but if it's just for fun I do not see it badly

online sessions I can not drink and play, I already did it but it was not good. I like to drink when I play with my friends, it becomes fun.

Everyone plays more aggressive and start talking a lot more than usual. I do not like to play against a person that drinks at the table. One time i lost some money when i underestimate him and followed some tells, but people in this state have no strategy, they just play almost every hand and raise a lot.

This is an old topic... and 100 times already discussed..))
everyone drinks and plays))))

I noticed that players get gambley when they drink. Like they'll jam 940 BB stack at the 1/2 with 99. Personally I have a drink or two to relax me but then I chill.

it really just depends on how serious I'm taking the game. If I'm streaming, and playing low buy ins I will, but if there is an event going on that I'm taking seriously I wont.

I love to drink and gamble. I play a little different, looser, chasing draws, etc, but it's more fun so whatever.

If you decide to quickly get rid of the money that alcohol is the best assistant in this occupation, and this applies not only to poker! In General, the main fun and enjoyment from the game!

drugged i have been able to win a freeroll but drinking alcohol is literally impossible to me, i have tried it and for some reason i cant coordinate well the timeing

i get agressive... i win big and lose big.. and it is hard to quick in both situation

Nothing better than having A beer and a few chips while I play a game of holdem at the kitchen table. Nothing to excess by any means.

I drink when I play and you have not gotten me into anything.
Of course it's socially nice, I find it nice and relax during the game.
I've played without drinking too and I do not see a problem playing without the drink.
The important thing is to keep focus, concentration and clear drinking with parsiomonia.

Good game to everyone and always good luck!

^A^njo

In my experience, it appears things don't go my way.
Introspectively, I've done things I would not do otherwise.


Having drank and keep myself in check, for no explainable reason things still don't go my way.

I would never drink alcohol while I am playing poker. If your just playing for fun it might be ok with a group of friends but never for real money. I think alcohol can definitely affect your decision making and would definitely cause you to make bad decisions at the poker table. My advice would be to stay away from alcohol if you are a serious poker player. The more focused you are at the poker table with a clear mind the better chance you have of maximizing your winnings at the table!

I personally like to have a few drinks while I'm playing. I think this is one of those situations where it depends on the person. Like with many things, its best to drink in moderation when you're playing poker. Having a few drinks actually helps me play better by calming me down. If you're the type of person who will continue to drink until you're wasted, you probably shouldn't drink and play poker. Nobody plays good drunk. If you can drink in moderation you should have no problems. It may actually help you somewhat the way it helps me.

I think that if you are serious about poker, it is better not to drink alcohol during the game.

I,m sure, that this is not a good idea to drink anything and play poker at the same time, because in that moment you can,t controll yourself very well and you can loose a lot.

Most poker is more concerned with strimulyatorami instead of alcohol. Drink and play - a bad decision. But drugs are not output. You can drink just coffee

Originally Posted by IlyaSavinov

How do you feel about poker when you drink? And what are you playing?

I feel great and I almost always play while drinking. It has had many negative effects and many positive. All and all, if I would like to be serious and actually win on a consistent basis and better my game, I think it would be beneficial to learn how to focus and play sober.

i like to have 1 ****tail jameson on ice n sip it especially live play it shakes my nerves out. I never get even buzzed really make it last anhr sometimes.

Poker or gambling with alcohol are not a good idea

if you play for fun, you can drink it, but if you earn money with it, then it is better not to drink it during games

I used to drink alcohol while playing poker and made a lot of mistakes, now I don’t drink alcohol while playing, but I try to focus on playing in poker tournaments and in a cash game, I think it’s better not to drink alcohol while playing!

it s not ok to drink while you are playing poker !!! its mental game and the alcohol will make your brain go crazy ) bigger buy ins and all of this will make you angry

Alcohol is not a healthy "custom", I do not drink generally! I think it effects negetivelly your mind and your reflexes and so your performance is lower, which is not desirable.

i m more confident and agressive when i drink, but isn t a good idea....

I think that alcohol makes us uninhibited and play our hands more relaxed, playing hands that possibly if we had not taken any alcohol, we would not be playing haha. It can be beneficial to spend some time playing poker without getting nervous and relaxed and get money with hands that we probably would never have played. I do not recommend playing poker while drunk haha

I drink alcohol very rarely.
In my opinion, alcohol interferes with concentration.
Occasionally I played drunk, but in such cases, I always lost.

Originally Posted by IlyaSavinov

How do you feel about poker when you drink? And what are you playing?

when I drank, played cash, mtt, cis, I said goodbye to the bankroll, now 100 grams of whiskey or brandy and everything is ok. Buns for tea - the best choice)

Originally Posted by nop9gok

when I drank, played cash, mtt, cis, I said goodbye to the bankroll, now 100 grams of whiskey or brandy and everything is ok. Buns for tea - the best choice)

Hi man. Are you from moldova? Really?

Originally Posted by soliddecor

Hi man. Are you from moldova? Really?

Hi brother, yes, I'm from Moldova. and you also see from Moldova, which city?

The advantages of alcohol - to play in a more relaxed fashion!!! Disadvantages of alcohol - to play more recklessly!!!

I would play more loose if I drink, so I would avoid drinking alcohol if I'm gonna play poker

Drinking alcohol and playing poker is, like almost all of us knows, very bad idea. It may look nice, chasing some crazy draws, have a feeling that you can beat anybody etc. But, the aftermath tomorrow, hangover and big loss, not such a nice feeling.

On the other hand, had found really enjoyable to drink one or two Jack`s in the beginning of some live tournament or cash game, especially when i am in some new city, playing with people i don`t know. It will help me to relax in a proper way, cose i am very introverted.

I think alcohol affects very negative on concentration, so I advice not play after drinking

definitely not a good combination to play poker and take a few drinks at the same time ... I did it a couple of times and at the end of the day I ended up losing my money ..! so I do not recommend it to any player ..!

merci pour ce sujet

This topic often appears on the forum
From personal experience, I can say that alcohol and poker can not be together
This is the key to a sure failure

It is categorically better not to drink while playing poker

For me, poker and alcohol are incompatible...

Hello.
I do not drink alcohol. If you drink during a game, this indicates a non-serious attitude to the game. I prefer sports. Sports allow me to be more focused and disciplined. This is an obvious advantage over alcohol.

Not a good mix.

The only drink during the game is the Coffee, no other.