Bad Fortune in Poker

Monday, 28. September 2009

[ English ]

For a match where the majority of participants occasionally consider good luck, there are lots of superstitions in poker. When you say that an individual was lucky in that poker tournament they captured, be careful of how you say it. For example, if you mention that you were unfortunate, your chances may not change.

Ok, that may appear to be a bit strange, but poker is a game loaded with superstitions. Did you know that if you’re gambling a game with two seperate decks and you are asked to choose the deck, you should always pick the deck that’s the furthest away from you? Or, what If you get a run of poor cards, you must settle on a hankerchief to destroy your terrible luck? It is certainly thought of as good fortune to blow through a pack of cards while they are being shuffled.

A few other fascinating poker superstitions are:

  • You will be able to change the run of cards by walking around your chair three times.
  • The most beneficial spot at the poker table looks at the entry.
  • The most detrimental position has its back to a fireplace.
  • When shifting spots, you need to constantly do so clockwise.
  • The unluckiest poker card is the four of clubs.
  • It is most unfortunate to cross your legs when sitting at the poker table.
  • Sun is a poor day for wagering on cards.
  • The thirteenth is also a bad day, despite when it falls during the week.