When I play poker I like to be alone and quiet, I do not listen to music while I play. I try to have the highest concentration in the game. That works for me.
me would be bellagio foxwoods or the bike probably that order and i like having the earbuds the music getting into a groove live is a different animal for sure.
Lot slower im a six room person online so playing live takes a different mental effort that is for sure. I play for love of the game and fun of outplaying others competitive urge etc.. Key is noticing things vs opponents noting their betting patters taking notes etc.. i chat during my play all day so I can multitask very well and very comfortably lol cause i think and type fast.
At times even playing online im like really its this hard for you to think of matching the bet? What the hell is wrong with you lol. Live im chatty at times quiet at others I do have a game plan I do things on purpose to throw off people lol. Its fun the game is fun winning is fun. The losses short term attention span 3 seconds move on
I like play poker listen a music and when my friend beside of me because one head it's good, but two better ))) He can calm me down when i tilt and give advice me !
I'm from Australia and in our poker rooms the alcohol is very expensive. Therefore, my favourite place to play is in Vegas where the drinks are free and there is always a game going on. I love that place.
But I also love to play poker in silence, but many players prefer to music while you play! Every player is different, and if for example it turns to win even viewing the movie, then go ahead! The main result!
Online= silent room. a bed, my PC ,a HUD and leakbuster for analysis.
Live= one or two Friends with me.. for safety from getting mugged and help pass the time.. maybe a little drink after the session.