People from all walks of life have different methods for developing their focus in high stress situations. Gilbert Arenas plays online poker at half time.

“‘I’m a little offbeat. I think of myself as the Dave Chappelle of the NBA, that nobody knows about. Like, at halftime, while everybody’s getting ready, I’m playing poker online. It’s just a mental challenge, to keep my mind going.’ “Online Poker at Halftime? Works for Arenas — Newsday.com

Online Poker has grown substantially over the last 6 years, and despite some poker sites ties to nefarious offshore groups, its audience is becoming more and more mainstream.

People need to exercise their brains, and release tensions. Many famous NBA players from Michael Jordan to Dennis Rodman have made headlines due to their gambling habits. Arenas has managed to bring the habit right into the locker room. It will be difficult to imagine where this trend will evolve next.

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