Drugs in poker

[TightEnd]

it's rife. I could have pointed out five-six players yesterday on my tables alone who were coked up.


I wasn't even on your table and I cringed at behaviour of that young lad

Does that make it OK?

does what make it ok?

I thought you were suggesting that as so many were doing it, it became acceptable?

not at all. Also the casino is regulated by the GC, its in their interests to catch people at it on the premises and their licence is at risk if it goes on and is spotted on an inspection

It doesn't necessary follow that unacceptable table behaviour and drugs are linked, but in the case of your table companion yesterday I think they probably were. I am a little surprised that no one had a quiet word with the TD.

What would be the point? They did not even stop players usng 'phones in the hand, which, trivial as it may be, was specifically mentioned in the pre-comp drawl as being prohibited.

yes I agree completely, but in the UK's flagship poker tour etc etc etc I believe we can all do our bit to push behaviour standards higher....reporting would have been the way to do this

I accept it would be highly unlikely they'd do anything, but the player will have done what is in his power.

[DaveShoelace]

Mike Matusow used to play poker on speed a few years ago and he said it helped his performance at the table (I think you can tell at the 2004 wsop footage where he is nodding his head quite a bit) and he obviously is a perfect role model.

Generally I would say drug use and poker shouldnt even remotely mix, its certainly not something I have witnessed much myself and ultimatley I cant see how it can help ones game that much long term. The benefits of something that makes you feel sharp and confident like cocaine surely dont outweigh the long term implications of using it.

That said, if anyone ever wants to play at my table while on ectasy or LSD they are more than welcome.

Well at one point he got a little bottle out and I thought it might be the thing they give you when you have fainted?? it smelt quite strong and he dabbed some in his nose. And no it wasn't vicks sinex! But I had no idea what it was he took - so blatant I told myself it couldn't be anything illegal.

God, it wasnt poppers was it? Did it give you a headache and make you feel a bit wobbly?

[Newmanseye]

it's rife. I could have pointed out five-six players yesterday on my tables alone who were coked up.


I wasn't even on your table and I cringed at behaviour of that young lad

He was normal pre-break, & as high as a kite after it - I was on the same table. He suggested Ding was a Racist! ("Innit").

He was absolutely OTT, totally out of his head. It was very hard to focus with him banging on at the top of his voice about everything. "Bro".

Remind me the last time anyone was ejected from a Poker Tourney for taking drugs. Well, for anything, really. We just have to accept it I think. I wonder what might have happened if someone had given him a slap? - several came very close to it.

No action taken by the house staff?

No one complained about his actions?

Did anyone have a word across the table alone the lines of "Button it, you Twat" ?

The staff allowing behaviour like this to continue is a serious lapse in service to the punters, The players not reporting the issues or offering friendly guidance to the player in question can only blame themselves for allowing it to continue.

foshizzle?

[tikay]

it's rife. I could have pointed out five-six players yesterday on my tables alone who were coked up.


I wasn't even on your table and I cringed at behaviour of that young lad

He was normal pre-break, & as high as a kite after it - I was on the same table. He suggested Ding was a Racist! ("Innit").

He was absolutely OTT, totally out of his head. It was very hard to focus with him banging on at the top of his voice about everything. "Bro".

Remind me the last time anyone was ejected from a Poker Tourney for taking drugs. Well, for anything, really. We just have to accept it I think. I wonder what might have happened if someone had given him a slap? - several came very close to it.

No action taken by the house staff?

No one complained about his actions?

Did anyone have a word across the table alone the lines of "Button it, you Twat" ?

The staff allowing behaviour like this to continue is a serious lapse in service to the punters, The players not reporting the issues or offering friendly guidance to the player in question can only blame themselves for allowing it to continue.

foshizzle?

Yes, about 6 of us did.

[Chompy]

Amal nitrate? I always find that makes me 'looser' at the table

[Dingdell]

Mike Matusow used to play poker on speed a few years ago and he said it helped his performance at the table (I think you can tell at the 2004 wsop footage where he is nodding his head quite a bit) and he obviously is a perfect role model.

Generally I would say drug use and poker shouldnt even remotely mix, its certainly not something I have witnessed much myself and ultimatley I cant see how it can help ones game that much long term. The benefits of something that makes you feel sharp and confident like cocaine surely dont outweigh the long term implications of using it.

That said, if anyone ever wants to play at my table while on ectasy or LSD they are more than welcome.

Well at one point he got a little bottle out and I thought it might be the thing they give you when you have fainted?? it smelt quite strong and he dabbed some in his nose. And no it wasn't vicks sinex! But I had no idea what it was he took - so blatant I told myself it couldn't be anything illegal.

God, it wasnt poppers was it? Did it give you a headache and make you feel a bit wobbly?

No - but I did feel the room swim a bit. i jut thought it was the smell - very pungent so i assumed it was medicinal. Can poppers be in liquid form?

[TightEnd]

 Can poppers be in liquid form?

 

Ask Steve Davis

[DaveShoelace]

Mike Matusow used to play poker on speed a few years ago and he said it helped his performance at the table (I think you can tell at the 2004 wsop footage where he is nodding his head quite a bit) and he obviously is a perfect role model.

Generally I would say drug use and poker shouldnt even remotely mix, its certainly not something I have witnessed much myself and ultimatley I cant see how it can help ones game that much long term. The benefits of something that makes you feel sharp and confident like cocaine surely dont outweigh the long term implications of using it.

That said, if anyone ever wants to play at my table while on ectasy or LSD they are more than welcome.

Well at one point he got a little bottle out and I thought it might be the thing they give you when you have fainted?? it smelt quite strong and he dabbed some in his nose. And no it wasn't vicks sinex! But I had no idea what it was he took - so blatant I told myself it couldn't be anything illegal.

God, it wasnt poppers was it? Did it give you a headache and make you feel a bit wobbly?

No - but I did feel the room swim a bit. i jut thought it was the smell - very pungent so i assumed it was medicinal. Can poppers be in liquid form?

Yep, its liquid form, has a strong mediciny smell, it can heighten the effects of stimulent drugs like coke and E and if the room swam a bit......it was probably poppers.

Sorry Trace, chances are you are now addicted to it too, your teeth should start falling out in a week or two (just kidding, its harmless)

[Newmanseye]

it's rife. I could have pointed out five-six players yesterday on my tables alone who were coked up.


I wasn't even on your table and I cringed at behaviour of that young lad

He was normal pre-break, & as high as a kite after it - I was on the same table. He suggested Ding was a Racist! ("Innit").

He was absolutely OTT, totally out of his head. It was very hard to focus with him banging on at the top of his voice about everything. "Bro".

Remind me the last time anyone was ejected from a Poker Tourney for taking drugs. Well, for anything, really. We just have to accept it I think. I wonder what might have happened if someone had given him a slap? - several came very close to it.

No action taken by the house staff?

No one complained about his actions?

Did anyone have a word across the table alone the lines of "Button it, you Twat" ?

The staff allowing behaviour like this to continue is a serious lapse in service to the punters, The players not reporting the issues or offering friendly guidance to the player in question can only blame themselves for allowing it to continue.

foshizzle?

Yes, about 6 of us did.

WOW, and still the dealer did nothing? The TD did nothing?


At that point I would have stood up demanded the clock be stopped until the TD sorted the situation.

Thats part of the problem we Brits have, We can be too polite and we really should insist that the powers that be do thir job.

[Graham C]

Mike Matusow used to play poker on speed a few years ago and he said it helped his performance at the table (I think you can tell at the 2004 wsop footage where he is nodding his head quite a bit) and he obviously is a perfect role model.

Generally I would say drug use and poker shouldnt even remotely mix, its certainly not something I have witnessed much myself and ultimatley I cant see how it can help ones game that much long term. The benefits of something that makes you feel sharp and confident like cocaine surely dont outweigh the long term implications of using it.

That said, if anyone ever wants to play at my table while on ectasy or LSD they are more than welcome.

Well at one point he got a little bottle out and I thought it might be the thing they give you when you have fainted?? it smelt quite strong and he dabbed some in his nose. And no it wasn't vicks sinex! But I had no idea what it was he took - so blatant I told myself it couldn't be anything illegal.

God, it wasnt poppers was it? Did it give you a headache and make you feel a bit wobbly?

No - but I did feel the room swim a bit. i jut thought it was the smell - very pungent so i assumed it was medicinal. Can poppers be in liquid form?

Didn't know it came in solids, so to speak!

People on coke often use vics (or similar) too, innocent in itself, but serves a purpose to those on coke

apparently, maybe

LOL @ Dave

[DaveShoelace]

 Can poppers be in liquid form?

 

Ask Steve Davis

I dont geddit?

[TightEnd]

 Can poppers be in liquid form?

 

Ask Steve Davis

I dont geddit?

I was unaware poppers came in solid form.

[Dingdell]

 Can poppers be in liquid form?

 

Ask Steve Davis

I dont geddit?

I was unaware poppers came in solid form.

I've just looked it up on Wikepedia - and they don't - it's liquid. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppers

[X] I am so niave.

I though they were called poppers because you 'popped' a pill.

And yes - it was a small bottle like those shown in the picture. Apparantly not illegal to own.

Wikepedia also says : Some men report that poppers can cause short-term erectile problems.
He did admit to having a hard on at one point - 'a stiffy from looking at the bird on page 3' to quote him exactly - he was a joy to be with. I took a look (from the outside) but couldn't see any tell tale bulge in his trousers.

Ho humm - live and learn. I'm off to buy 10 tins of air freshner...

[Chompy]

Am I right in thinking poppers and amal nitrate is the same stuff?

[Claw75]

Am I right in thinking poppers and amal nitrate is the same stuff?

yes