Bluffzone68
Legend
Platinum Level
I multi task while also playing poker.
Once I have hit a good game, I also sit out for a while and complete my other chores.
That way when I am back , I haven’t lost much in blinds and continue playing and working on other computer stuff at the same time.
Once I have hit a good game, I also sit out for a while and complete my other chores.
That way when I am back , I haven’t lost much in blinds and continue playing and working on other computer stuff at the same time.
MishkaZL
Legend
Platinum Level
Of course, it is better to be completely focused on the game, but I often watch broadcasts of various sports during the game. Maybe it's not very good, but I'm already used to such a combination.
German629
Legend
Platinum Level
Can I do something else while playing poker online?!. Of course, I can to do the anything in during playing Poker in online... Why not?!.
But...better not to do this! By one simple cause: because from this suffering a quality of my game... Checked out! That's it!
But...better not to do this! By one simple cause: because from this suffering a quality of my game... Checked out! That's it!
hamon08
Visionary
Platinum Level
When you play one or two tables, it becomes very boring. And when you watch some interesting video or do something else useful, it completely changes the situation. But, as I said, when you play a lot of tables, you need to focus only on poker. When I play a lot of tables, I just listen to music and do nothing else.
ObbleeXY
Visionary
Bronze Level
For me, it really depends on the game(s) I'm playing -- what the entry/stakes are and what the prizes are.
For example, when I play $11+ games...these get my full attention. Here, it is not uncommon to stay at a table for considerable time before being broken up and moved to another. As such, I need to pay more attention to individual players, id'ing those to avoid, and those to exploit. I'll often spend more time with these games playing from the computer rather than playing on the phone App.
For public freerolls, things are changing so quickly that it is less useful to spend that much time focussing on the opponents and be more cognizant of spots, waiting for the right opportunity to get it all in and double up.
But for really tight games, like CC Freerolls, and League games, I already have quite extensive notes on non-noobs and know the field, so it takes less concentration. In such cases, I like to do something else whilst playing poker. Often that means cooking dinner, cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry, etc.
I do get what you mean though -- in terms of playing multiple games. It can get a little more hectic when you've got 4+ games going and trying to do something else at the same time. It's kind of like how poeple tend to turn the car radio down when they're looking for a specific address.
The brain can overload with inputs making it harder to efficiently process parallel operations.
MY FAVOURITE WAY to play online poker however, is two to four games, whilst online on Discord, with my other Poker buddies, whilst a Music bot plays tunes for us all evening. I've been playing poker with these guys for about 8 years (three online) and we golf together regularly as well as play boardgames and other card games. It was a lifeline for me during the pandemic!
Cheers,
JT
For example, when I play $11+ games...these get my full attention. Here, it is not uncommon to stay at a table for considerable time before being broken up and moved to another. As such, I need to pay more attention to individual players, id'ing those to avoid, and those to exploit. I'll often spend more time with these games playing from the computer rather than playing on the phone App.
For public freerolls, things are changing so quickly that it is less useful to spend that much time focussing on the opponents and be more cognizant of spots, waiting for the right opportunity to get it all in and double up.
But for really tight games, like CC Freerolls, and League games, I already have quite extensive notes on non-noobs and know the field, so it takes less concentration. In such cases, I like to do something else whilst playing poker. Often that means cooking dinner, cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry, etc.
I do get what you mean though -- in terms of playing multiple games. It can get a little more hectic when you've got 4+ games going and trying to do something else at the same time. It's kind of like how poeple tend to turn the car radio down when they're looking for a specific address.
The brain can overload with inputs making it harder to efficiently process parallel operations.
MY FAVOURITE WAY to play online poker however, is two to four games, whilst online on Discord, with my other Poker buddies, whilst a Music bot plays tunes for us all evening. I've been playing poker with these guys for about 8 years (three online) and we golf together regularly as well as play boardgames and other card games. It was a lifeline for me during the pandemic!
Cheers,
JT
kitchy65
Visionary
Bronze Level
I assume you mean during Tourneys. If you're playing low stakes or freerolls all you need to pay attention to is the betting patterns of the loose aggro, player and keep the other eye on the nit.
Rinse and repeat when you are moved to another table.
Other than that entertain yourself during those boring periods and enjoy yourself. That's what it's all about.
gustavofuentes2
Visionary
Platinum Level
Thats funny I have problems playing poker and chewing gum at the same time. It's one thing at a time for me
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allfarewells
Rock Star
Platinum Level
The only thing I can do at the same time as playing is scream at the computer when I lose 😂😂😂 lol joking aside I have to be doing something else myself weather that be watching tv or playing more than one table… I cannot listen to music in the background though … strangely enough it puts me off but I don’t know why 🤔
Much love
Danny
🙏❤️
Much love
Danny
🙏❤️
afecho
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Sometimes for me it’s better to have the distraction of watching tv while playing because I’m focused more on my game and cards and stop letting other players get to me or affect how I’m playing. There’s definitely a benefit to playing the people as well, but I find I am more successful when I’m playing my game and less so playing the people so a distraction helps. I look forward to reading others comments on other distractions to consider.
ledsmith
Legend
Platinum Level
In my opinion, listening to music helps even when playing poker. But I can't watch a movie or listen to an audiobook while playing poker. And it's probably not even that he interferes with poker, poker distracts from the plot.
Emily Trott
Legend
Loyaler
Unfortunately while playing live tourneys I can do a lot of day dreaming which often gets me dirty looks from the other players. 
Online is a whole other story and I'll watch movies/videos, write letters, and post at places like CardsChat which I am doing now. Then of course if it is a lucky day for me I get to play using the screen I've mounted over my bed while I entertain a gentleman caller. Guess that daydreaming extends to online games too. LOL!!
Online is a whole other story and I'll watch movies/videos, write letters, and post at places like CardsChat which I am doing now. Then of course if it is a lucky day for me I get to play using the screen I've mounted over my bed while I entertain a gentleman caller. Guess that daydreaming extends to online games too. LOL!!
dreamer13
Legend
Platinum Level
While it is possible to make a lot of money online playing online poker, few people continue to do so for a long time. Focusing on the poker table is the most important part if you want to win.During the game, you can watch a movie, listen to music, smoke, eat, and it is better that no one distracts you.
