Casinos are notorious for serving alcohol. It is not unusual to see at least three or four people escorted from the casino for drunk and disorderly behavior on any given night. The funny thing about this is that casinos often aim to get people drunk. There is a very good reason for this. Alcohol severely affects our decision-making skills. It often makes us feel as if we are invincible and that nothing bad can happen to us. It causes us to let down our guard to a dangerous point. This is why many poker experts feel that there is absolutely no room for alcohol or drinking at the poker table. It is important to understand your self and what your tolerance for alcohol is before you sit down at a poker table with a cocktail in hand. If you know that you have had the occasion to become intoxicated and make foolish decisions, drinking at the poker table may not be in your best interest.
Keep in mind that there will be plenty of time to party and drink after the game is over and you have finished gambling for the evening. If you win big then you will be able to celebrate your winnings by tying one on at your hotel room. You may notice that many casinos even offer complementary cocktails but be warned these drinks are not meant to make you feel more at home but are meant to loosen you up in your gambling habits. This is one of the most effective strategies for casinos in terms of getting people to dig deeper into their pockets.
