No-one really wants to hear bad beat stories, and I think most people switch off pretty early on in the story.  However there has been some interesting additions to many live tournaments recently to combat this.

Firstly, Bad Beat booths, where players can record their moan on video.  “Just let it all out son”!

Secondly, Bad Bear Ears, seen in as prestigious of tournaments  as the WSOP.  Basically a couple of guys sat there, you pay them some fee (eg $5) and they will genuienly listen to your bad beat story in its entirity.   And I mean properly listen, and they will ask you questions and point out what the sick parts of the hand were, in sympathy.     You might think to yourself, ‘I’m not paying $5 for that’, but believe me many do, and there is often something resembling a queue of lingerers.    Poker therapy is available cheaper than the standard shrink folks - Available at a casino lobby near you!