Don't Play Drunk

[Whitewolf2k]

Countless nights have I sat across a table from someone & watched them get plastered silly and throw away their entire stack of chips. I've been that person too - and there are nights where you're just playing with friends for low stakes and it's more about the fun than the poker - but if you're in a casino, watch the alcohol. The truth is, while you may be more relaxed after 2 drinks, it may lead to you playing looser and less sharply, even if one's not 'drunk.'

[rgchan]

I think it depends on the quality and skill level of the player. An amateur/new player I would advise not to drink. No-one should ever get plastered I agree for sure. But a few drinks can relax a player without impairing there judgement. I think of the Chinese PRO with the glasses who calls everyone Baby. He always has a beer at Final tables in TV Tournaments and is always talking,joking and laughing. It makes him impossible to READ.
Also I have heard stories of PRO,s playing Big Money games all night and showing up dead tired to play the Final table. But it,s almost there lifestyle and doesn,t affect there play.   

[Whitewolf2k]

Yeah that's True when your plastered you just can't think right. LOL

[Arjonius]

Did you give this advice to Scotty Nguyen before he got hammered and won the $50k HORSE at this year's WSOP?  :p

[rgchan]

Yes,, that,s right,, lol. It was Scotty I was thinking of. He is so much fun to watch play ,,   

[Whitewolf2k]

Some people Do better when they are drunk i guess.

[offsuit23]

i have often found i play a little better when i have a slight-to-good buzz. however , drunk poker i tend to become an atm!! lol

[Hobag]

Yea in that 50k Horse Scotty made a new friend...the F word and didnt make any new friends and lost alot of respect from people.  But that is one thing I dont do is drink while im playing want to stay sharp and focused.

Chris

[Arjonius]

There's another situation I forgot to mention before where someone took down a major tournament while drunk.  Bill Smith won the WSOP main event.  I think it was one of the times TJ Cloutier came second. 

[scientist456]

When i play drunk i play 60/40/inf. sober i play 21/12/5 enough said
I lose when im drunk hehe

[OneFastMoFu]

Alcohol and Poker definately doesn't go hand in hand, at least for me. I can't understand why people playing at Casinos drink (some heavily) while playing. I've had my share of luck at live tables with not that small blinds and no limit.

Most be guys loaded with money who play mostly for the thrill of betting.

[thepoplin]

i cant function without alcohol what are you guys on?

[puzzykat]

well i don't drink.  so i don't play drunk.  i'm a designated player.

[underdog140]

I agree dont drink at the table.If you are going
to just sip on one or two but no more than that
unless your just playing low stakes and is just for
fun.

[cow344]

Personally I do not drink (I learned to guzzle at a young age thou).  Some of my worst bad beats on-line or life has been from drunk or plastered players.  My worst beat I had Ks cracked by 2 7 os and the person remarked hey I'm drunk!

Best thing I can say is just play with the cash you are willing to lose period.  Oh by the I do play discipline styles that include card selection and bank roll management and that should be used sober or drunk!  If your game plan does not come natural you when you are sober, drunk or after a bad beat you are walking down the road to losing your money.

I use 4 different strategies and switch all the time during a game so not to become to predictable.

So find your comfort zones for strategies, money management and alcohol limit while playing any game with money.