Gambling Superstitions
As long as gambling has existed, there have been superstitions associated with it. Gamblers all around the world have evolved a weird collection of rituals that they believe will benefit them in the long run, from donning lucky shirts or red underwear to the casino to only playing the slots on Tuesdays.
Of course, placing your entire bankroll on 36 Red and crossing your fingers is as insane as gambling and casino superstitions. Here are a few ways players alter their routines to bring luck their way or against it.
Casino superstitions for bad luck
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Let's begin by talking about several gambling superstitions that are said to bring ill luck. Local
culture can have a significant impact on whether or not these views are accepted anywhere in the world. Do your itchy hands ever worry you?
1. 13 and 4 Unlucky
Each nation in the world has its own bad figures. For instance, Friday the 13th is associated with bad luck and death in Western society. Additionally, many buildings lack a 13th level, and several airlines refuse to add a 13th row to their aircrafts.
Similar to this, 13 is thought to bring ill luck on gambling floors. In roulette, players will stay away from it and make their bets on 14 or 15.
In contrast, the number four is unlucky in China. For instance, some office buildings don't have a fourth story.
So what exactly is the major issue with 4? The Mandarin word for "four" (Si) has a similar pronunciation to the term for death (Siwang).
2.Cross your legs
Gamblers who wish to increase their luck at the table frequently engage in physical tics and rituals. Crossing your legs in a casino is one of the strangest superstitions.
It's unclear why this odd blunder was bad luck, unless a very unlucky gambler lost a lot of money while unwinding at the table. However, when the player's legs are not crossed, they are more awake and concentrated on the task at hand.
3. Keeping Tabs on Your Cash at the Table
One of the most common superstitions around gaming is this. It comes from the early-day gamblers who would wait until the end of a poker game before counting their chip stacks. The superstition has spread to the casino, where it is unlucky to count chips during a lengthy game of blackjack.
4. Using the Front Entrance to the Casino
Some Asian gamblers have a common superstition around gaming. The custom dates back to the 1990s, when the MGM Grand renovated its renowned lion's mouth entrance, and it favors the back entrance.
More current gambling superstitions related to architecture exist. The new VIP hall at the Hippodrome Casino in London, England, had to be redone since the arrangement was deemed to lack the necessary "feng shui." For the advantage of the wealthy and extremely superstitious clients, it was totally reimagined.
5. Rough Hands
It is believed that having scratchy hands may bring bad fortune in various European nations. Either that, or the gambler is perspiring after a particularly tense game of craps. However, in some nations, such as Serbia, having itchy hands considered a sign of good fortune.
The notion may have its roots in an old superstition that said you were about to lose money if your left palm itched. However, keep an eye out for an itchy right palm: It can be a sign that you're going to strike it rich.
Casino superstitions for good fortune
What could offer a superstitious gambler good luck on the casino floor? We've talked about what might bring bad luck. What superstitions do casino patrons have, such as wearing the correct attire or only wagering during a full moon, or bringing lucky objects like a rabbit's foot?
Blowing on the Dice
Since Marlon Brando suggested it in "Guys and Dolls," it has become the practice to blow on the craps dice to bring good fortune.
With COVID-19 in mind, that's not a particularly exciting outlook for 2020. However, when playing at online casinos, players can capitalize on this superstitious mindset and lightly strike their monitors if they wish to change the outcome of the virtual craps roll.
The game of dice is taken seriously in casinos. Dice are often kept locked away until they are required at the tables in the majority of American casino locations. Regular inspections involve looking for flaws or blemishes that might influence how the dice roll. Additionally, specialized micrometres are employed to guarantee uniformity in the dimensions.
1.Dice cheaters have been known to apply adhesive to one side of the die. It would moisten the glue by blowing on it, which would change where it landed. However, cheating is considerably easier to detect because of the rigorous inspections done on the dice.
2. Putting on Red in a Casino
Red is seen as a lucky hue, particularly in Asia where brides wear it on their wedding days. Red is also thought to bring prosperity and wealth. In order to capitalize on this superstitious belief, Chinese gamblers frequently wear red clothing, including red underwear and red shoes.
3. Lucky Charms in the Casino
Poker players are renowned for wearing lucky trinkets when they gamble. They may have a beloved cap or a well-known card protector that serves as a constant reminder of a significant victory.
Our Conclusion
No matter what superstition you believe in, gambling does not work like that. We also used to believe some superstitions, however, the win became the loss very quickly. If you bet the money in the casino, you will lose eventually.
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