For me, this is related to the anxiety and excitement that betting causes; mixing coffee, energy drinks, or other drugs will only intensify the effect of these sensations. Personally, I have a set schedule for my activities; I rarely spend more than two hours betting. Using the example given for a sports bet, I simply place the bet and wait for the result; following the game won't make it go my way. Of course, I enjoy watching the matches and bet more on the local championship; I don't have to force myself to stay up late at night, for example.