Ahh, that hot, steaming, savory black drink mixed with sugar, milk, cream, honey, cinnamon, and whatever else you might like to spice it up with! We are, of course, talking about coffee, that magic potion that gives  a proper wake-up call in the morning and keeps us fueled up with energy throughout the day. Most people simply cannot do without coffee either because it keeps them wide awake and energetic when they need to be on their toes, or because it somehow manages to relax them. Yes, it’s a paradox, but some people swear by it.

So what does coffee do for you and why do you prefer it to other energizing drinks? Do you think there’s a link between drinking coffee and performing your job tasks or being a better gambler? Let’s find out!

Why Do People Like Coffee So Much?

• Coffee is an excellent pretext to socializing more and meet up with friends and family. So it does you good at a soul searching level, if you will. According to Psychology Today, socializing has numerous benefits on our mental and physical well-being. It can improve the health of our brain while lowering the risk of dementia, to name just a few of the most surprising advantages of meeting up with friends over a cup of coffee.
• Coffee is also one of the best drinks to have during cold, winter days with little sun and daylight, when we feel the need to cuddle up by the fire. Once the tasty liquid reaches our stomach, it will start to heat up our entire body and give us that feel-good sensation.
• It’s an excellent after-meal/dessert drink due to its acidity and bitterness. It also goes hand in hand with the foods you normally have at breakfast, and adding up a cup of blackberries and half an avocado to our menu will definitely help us think a lot clearer and make better decisions.
• Coffee helps us unwind and have a better time during parties or at social events when mingling is more difficult.

Should Gamblers Drink Coffee?

Most gamblers who are passionate about poker, blackjack, or roulette games spend as much time as they can inside land or virtual casinos. Besides their interest in these games, they have something else in common: they drink a lot of coffee. Spending hours in a row at a poker table late at night will require you to summon all of the energy you have left in you. And coffee is, apparently, that little kick that can help you do just that. Or at least this is what a lot of them seem to think, since their coffee mug has turned into an extension of their arms.

According to a study conducted by Cambridge and Chicago universities, it would appear that people who are exposed to caffeine are less likely to make good bets. They are also prone to display riskier gambling behavior. How much riskier? Up to 5 percent. It’s not the worst number we could be looking at; but when it comes to the already volatile and hard to predict character of gambling in general, every small advantage helps. So fervent players might want to think twice before sipping five cups of coffee during a long and demanding game of poker, whether at home or at a brick-and-mortar venue.

If you like to play online roulette Australia games in your spare time, and you need something to snack on and quench your thirst with, try a blackberry smoothie instead. Sure, you can still drink your favorite cappuccino, but try to limit your intake during the gameplay. There are plenty of other opportunities to enjoy your drink, so try not to get jacked on it while gambling. A hot cup of cocoa, your favorite herb or green/black tea, or a casino-style cocktail are all excellent replacements.

If you do a lot of gambling at home, you will practically have an unlimited number of drinks to choose from. Classic or video poker games and cheerful fruity slot games have the power to keep players busy for hours in a row. If you are on a winning streak playing American or European roulette on casinos like Fair Go, Play Amo, or Joka Room, you will probably want to keep playing. Grab your favorite drink and give your best – someone has to win those huge prizes and progressive jackpots, so why wouldn’t it be you this time around?

Just remember to hydrate the right way so your brain can function well and your gambling decisions are well inspired.