888Poker Ambassadors Share their Pre-Poker Rituals

Similar to sports players, poker players assume a certain state of mind before they start playing in a tournament or online. Some need more than that. Some have set up particular rituals, even unusual ones, in order to achieve the results they’re looking for.

For 888poker Ambassadors, it’s just another day in the life as a poker player, and actually, doing too much can be a detriment.

Chris Moorman

What are some things you do to prepare for a poker game? I like to get up a couple of hours before play so I have time to go for a run, eat breakfast, shower, etc. I don’t like to be rushed before playing a tournament. Also, whenever I have time, I like to have a call with my mental coach Stephen Simpson.

Is there anything that you must do before you play (similar to a good luck charm or omen kind of thing)? Any of these unusual? The only thing I always have to do before I play is shower.

What’s one thing you can’t leave home without when you prepare for a poker tournament? Money to buy in and my phone in case I get bored at the tables pre-antes!

What rituals would you recommend for new players who are just getting into poker who may be both excited and anxious about the experience? Just try to be mentally prepared to play and do the best you can. Don’t go out drinking the night before, get good sleep and have breakfast before you play.

Nicolau Villa-Lobos

What are some things you do to prepare for a poker game? When I’m home, I must do some activities before playing online, mostly surfing or just going out to ride my bicycle. When traveling, I always think about a good meal to get me prepared for the marathon.

Is there anything that you must do before you play (similar to a good luck charm or omen kind of thing)? Any of these unusual? Before playing a live tournament I try to “predict” what is going to happen. I just close my eyes and imagine good things happening at the poker table. This is something that I read about Phelps; he does the same thing. Can’t be bad, right?

What’s one thing you can’t leave home without when you prepare for a poker tournament? Music!

What rituals would you recommend for new players who are just getting into poker who may be both excited and anxious about the experience? I think listening to good music before is a really good way to relax. The “predict” experience that I mentioned before works fine too.

Dominik Nitsche

What are some things you do to prepare for a poker game? I don’t do much preparation at all. I find the most important thing to do before a tournament is to be well rested and be on a good sleeping schedule that gives you plenty of time to wake up in the morning and have breakfast before you start playing. Poker can be exhausting if you are playing on a high level for 12-14 hours a day. It’s hard to squeeze anything else into your day while you are on the tour.

What’s one thing you can’t leave home without when you prepare for a poker tournament? Probably my No. 1 most important item would be my …

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