/ Editor / 29 October 2007 / Leave a comment

The US Federal Drug Administration has approved a new prescription drug to improve your poker.

WHO needs drugs when you have poker? Well, the Americans. At least that's what the makers of C-THRU hope.

As the adverts playing on Denver TV goes: "Ever lost a bundle at the poker table? Have you ever misread your hand, your opponent's hand, or the board? If so, then C-THRU may be for you.

"It is the best of two drugs, Vitamin C and the human visual growth hormone, T.H.R.U. It improves most people's vision to the extent that they can actually see through normal playing cards giving them an enormous advantage in picking off other player's bluffs, avoiding calling or raising better hands, and making plays against weak hands."

Amazing!

"Before using this drug or any other poker-play enhancer, you should consult your doctor. If you have certain serious eye problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, use of this product may result in permanent irreversible blindness.

Mike Elkenberry is writing in Poker Player magazine. But he is what he calls a "serious note". He looks at Mirapex a drug used in treating Restless Leg Syndrome.

The small print on this medication notes: "There have been reports of patients taking certain medications to treat Parkinson's disease or RLS, including MIRAPEX, that have reported problems with gambling, compulsive eating, and increased sex drive. It is not possible to reliably estimate how often these behaviors occur to determine which factors may contribute to them. If you or your family members notice that you are developing unusual behaviors, talk to your doctor."

Taking this drug can turn you into a gambler...

Notes Elkenberry: "There is a large class action suit proceeding in California against the manufacturer of Mirapex. If you are someone who has used one of these drugs and experienced the devastation of compulsive gambling, contact the California Attorney General about the procedure for joining the pending class action suit as a plaintiff."

Finally - someone to blame...