Our sample is composed of 291 online poker players, with a mean age of 33.8 years (SD = 10.6). The aim of this study was to assess the links between the frequency of tilt episodes, cognitive distortion, anxiety, depression, sensation seeking and excessive online poker gambling. This phenomenon, experienced by most players, could be the gateway to excessive gambling. It leads to a loss of control over the game, a loss of emotional regulation, higher cognitive distortion, and a loss of money. ‘Tilt’ in poker describes an episode during which the player can no longer control their game by rational decisions. Online poker is a form of gambling where an element of skill may influence the outcome of the game.
