Travel tips for Aussie Poker players

August 24, 2009 by Curtom
Filed under Poker Resources

Of all the poker players in the world aussie poker players have the most daunting task when it comes to travel. A trip to the UK or even the United States can be a sobering journey sitting while sitting on a jet for almost 24 hours.

Aussie poker has been a strong part of the culture for some time now. It just so happened that Joe Hachem had to win the wsop in order for the rest of the world to catch up. One thing that I have found interesting about players that do not live in the United States or UK is how they go about handling their travel arrangements. Sitting down at a poker table when you are not well rested and your head is in the game is a recipe for disaster.

Many players that know they are going to participate in the WPT or WSOP tournament series will rent houses or make arrangements to be there a couple of days ahead of time so as to counter the effects of jet lag. That is probably the smartest approach considering the amount of travel that tournament poker players from Australia, Korea, and the UK have to do in order to arrive at the tournament site.

Getting plenty of exercise is also key in keeping your mind and body fresh and ready to go. Professional poker tournaments are multi-day events that takes not only skill and a little luck but you also need endurance. Lastly, eat light when you are ready to play poker. Don’t load up on a bunch of sugar and carbs that will lead you to a big crash a few hours after consumption. A salad and a bottle of water should suffice intially and make smart choices throughout the day to supplement your diet to keep your mind sharp.