GDRileyx
Rock Star
Platinum Level
This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, casinos give away free booze for good reason. Alcohol lowers your inhibitions, making it alot more likely that you will say, "Whattahey, all my chips on 4 black."
On the other hand, I'll never forget the time I saw, on Poker After Dark, Gavin Smith, who was so drunk he spilled his drink and was slurring his words, come back from down 4-1 to beat Phil Ivey.
I play live cards in bars three times a week, and do not drink at all in two of them. But in my neighborhood bar, I get drunk, and I win there more. I won the championship for the last two month league there, and have been in the top ten every season for the last year.
I'm not readable, I don't get nervous, and I'm more agressive. My last two casino trips, I drank free Bloody Marys as fast as the waitresses would bring them, and made the final table both times.
But I'm a tight and patient player, and I'm still patient when I'm drinking. Especially in the casino, where I'm only getting free drinks as long as I last in the tournament. If you are already agressive, drinking might turn you into a maniac.
So my recommendation to drink when you play poker is somewhat guarded, and very conditional. What I do recommend though is smoking pot. As I always say, "Nobody can read you, if you keep forgetting what cards you have."
On the other hand, I'll never forget the time I saw, on Poker After Dark, Gavin Smith, who was so drunk he spilled his drink and was slurring his words, come back from down 4-1 to beat Phil Ivey.
I play live cards in bars three times a week, and do not drink at all in two of them. But in my neighborhood bar, I get drunk, and I win there more. I won the championship for the last two month league there, and have been in the top ten every season for the last year.
I'm not readable, I don't get nervous, and I'm more agressive. My last two casino trips, I drank free Bloody Marys as fast as the waitresses would bring them, and made the final table both times.
But I'm a tight and patient player, and I'm still patient when I'm drinking. Especially in the casino, where I'm only getting free drinks as long as I last in the tournament. If you are already agressive, drinking might turn you into a maniac.
So my recommendation to drink when you play poker is somewhat guarded, and very conditional. What I do recommend though is smoking pot. As I always say, "Nobody can read you, if you keep forgetting what cards you have."
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bbgold
Rock Star
Silver Level
Just say No!
You will play too loose, call too many times, bluff at pots more, try to suckout more and Always risk too many chips.
The only way to avoid it is just say No to playing while drinking/drunk.
But of course if you have already been drinking/drunk your mind will tell you 'Hey, maybe this time is Ok", only to donk off a big chunk of your BR once again lol. You will need the Discipline to Just say No and not play.
Good Luck and Good Games!
You will play too loose, call too many times, bluff at pots more, try to suckout more and Always risk too many chips.
The only way to avoid it is just say No to playing while drinking/drunk.
But of course if you have already been drinking/drunk your mind will tell you 'Hey, maybe this time is Ok", only to donk off a big chunk of your BR once again lol. You will need the Discipline to Just say No and not play.
Good Luck and Good Games!
Nexus6
Rock Star
Silver Level
It has been a fun learning expirience I have now mastered this drunken art form.. This is what I learned ,, Drinking beer totally ruines my game. I become full and I get headaches easily from concentrating on the game . I think because beer gives you only a slight buzz ?? So Beer is juusst enough to get you way uncomfortable for the game.
Now wine I found made me relaxed witch in turn made me patient !!
and it also loosens you up to talk to anyone witch lets you have fun and attain some very valueable information. You sip on wine not down it so you dont get to buzzed. Wine makes me not hot nor cold but luke warm and really helps my game .. When I play tourneys I dont drink until late into one. cash games I like to have 2 shots of hennessey and then have wine about 1 hour later all while listening to muddy waters (manish boy) lol
Cheers
I ONLY DRINK IF I HAVE DOUBLE THE CORRECT bankroll REQUIRMENT FOR THAT GAME THAT IM GOING TO PLAY !!!
I have now mastered this drunken art form.. This is what I learned ,, Drinking beer totally ruines my game. I become full and I get headaches easily from concentrating on the game . I think because beer gives you only a slight buzz ?? So Beer is juusst enough to get you way uncomfortable for the game. Now wine I found made me relaxed witch in turn made me patient !!
and it also loosens you up to talk to anyone witch lets you have fun and attain some very valueable information. You sip on wine not down it so you dont get to buzzed. Wine makes me not hot nor cold but luke warm and really helps my game .. When I play tourneys I dont drink until late into one. cash games I like to have 2 shots of hennessey and then have wine about 1 hour later all while listening to muddy waters (manish boy) lol
Cheers
I ONLY DRINK IF I HAVE DOUBLE THE CORRECT bankroll REQUIRMENT FOR THAT GAME THAT IM GOING TO PLAY !!!
Insanity
Rock Star
Silver Level
I seem to play more aggressive....more free. I am still not a donk when I drink but I will make calls I don't normally make. The difference for me is ...I think my luck is better when I drink. I have pulled off some bad beats and I'm thankful for that. lol
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dingus2008
Rising Star
Silver Level
Depends on the person and amount. I find if i just have one or two drinks i am little more laid back and much more than one or two i am playing what ever looks good and loosing alot of money. But a buddy of mine only plays when he is drinking and does quite well.....
gl to all
gl to all
woody19
Legend
Silver Level
playing poker drunk for me is uslay a horrible experience because i usaly make 2 to many mistakes i try not to play drunk but it is hard when you come in from the pub after a few to many and i feel like playing and for me it never works out and i lose 2 much on the other hand i do smoke a little green now and agen and that tends 2 help because it chills me out and makes me think more about the hand
