Do you have any type of routine or preparation before a poker tournament starts?

[Veralt]

Personally, I just make sure to have a drink on hand, listen to music, and take a short walk if I feel it's necessary.

 

[Funtast]

Most important by far: Toilet: check!
(Having to pee makes you wanna lose fast)

 

[Achrarock]

Of course a cup of coffee and favorite music playing

 

[Plytbl4]

Usually this is a study of the style of regular players, most of whom you will meet on the way to the main prizes and analysis of your mistakes

 

[kabokinha]

Yes, I usually stop everything I'm doing about 30 minutes beforehand to participate in the tournament with full focus

 

[Gallarado777]

No, I don't have a poker mode. I play when I have time to play poker to get away from everything, I take food and drink and water with me to drink before the game and enjoy life and play poker I also try to play poker very well. As I study and train every day, but sometimes luck in poker decides so we always play well and hope we make it to the big bucks

 

[recerveau]

I don't have anything specific. I just like to be well rested.

 

[yogo9]

Exercise always helps, keeps both your body and mind sharp, Relax as much as possible and enjoy the game, Take it seriously and concentrate.

 

[Gritz18]

Personally, I just make sure to have a drink on hand, listen to music, and take a short walk if I feel it's necessary.

My routine before a tournament is very simple:

1 - Before turning on the computer, bless it with a sprig of Losna and holy water.
2 - I pray thirty Our Fathers and 30 Hail Marys.
3 - I place all my amulets next to my computer.
4 - I leave a photo of Daniel Negreanu next to my computer, to give me inspiration and to get a good read on my opponents.
5 - A jug of cold water, because good hydration is important at this time.
6 - A box with 60 tranquilizer tablets, black label, because playing the Cardschat freerolls is not easy.
7 - A large jug of my favorite juice, very cold, especially at this time of year, it's incredibly hot in the south of brazil.
8 - Three packets of biscuits, as I have to stay fed during the game.
9 - A bunch of banana, a good source of potassium, helps a lot with gameplay, preventing cramps during gameplay.
10 - And to close a thermos of coffee with hot milk.

Just that.😁

 

[goaldriversv]

Lots of water and something to multitask so I’m not so bored

 

[Veralt]

Most important by far: Toilet: check!
(Having to pee makes you wanna lose fast)

You have a point, it's something you really can't overlook. Thank you for enlightening us with your wisdom, hahaha. I'm taking notes.

 

[Veralt]

My routine before a tournament is very simple:

1 - Before turning on the computer, bless it with a sprig of Losna and holy water.
2 - I pray thirty Our Fathers and 30 Hail Marys.
3 - I place all my amulets next to my computer.
4 - I leave a photo of Daniel Negreanu next to my computer, to give me inspiration and to get a good read on my opponents.
5 - A jug of cold water, because good hydration is important at this time.
6 - A box with 60 tranquilizer tablets, black label, because playing the Cardschat freerolls is not easy.
7 - A large jug of my favorite juice, very cold, especially at this time of year, it's incredibly hot in the south of Brazil.
8 - Three packets of biscuits, as I have to stay fed during the game.
9 - A bunch of banana, a good source of potassium, helps a lot with gameplay, preventing cramps during gameplay.
10 - And to close a thermos of coffee with hot milk.

Just that.😁

I'm not sure if you're going camping or if you're the priest of a church, but let me know if the ritual works for you; I'll be keeping an eye out haha

 

[DiazPoker3101]

I have a routine: I prepare a cup of tea and then hit the grind. 😄

 

[Acechador]

It depends on the money that is at stake, if for example it is a Sunday Million, I sleep well the night before, have breakfast, go for a walk... I take a shower and prepare some snacks to have on hand while I play, I also put on a set list of songs that I like and put me in a good mood.

 

[VVi10]

Yes. I like to go to the bathroom, take a glass of water and put my glsses on.

 

[akmost]

I just make my coffee and pray !
No one knows what I will encounter again during the session!

 

[Dobbler1]

I like to play some cash game. That way I'm "in the zone" from the start, rather than working my way in.

 

[pancho_1954]

I don't have any special routine or ritual, I just try to be as focused as possible, from time to time I listen to music and avoid anything that could distract me and of course I try to play when I'm full of energy.