Bad Luck in Poker
For a game where the majority of players rarely consider fortune, there are tonnes of superstitions in poker. When you say that an individual was lucky in that poker tournament they won, be careful of how you mention it. For example, if you say that you were unfortunate, your fortune may not change.
Ok, that might appear to be a bit ubsurd, but poker is a game armed 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 choose the deck of cards that is furthest from you? Or, what If you have a streak of bad cards, you must sit on a hankerchief to destroy your poor luck? It’s actually considered good fortune to blow through a pack of cards while they are being shuffled.
A few other interesting poker superstitions are:
- You can alter the run of cards by going around your chair three times.
- The most beneficial spot at the poker table looks at the entry.
- The most detrimental spot has its rear to a fireplace.
- When changing spots, you should always do so following the clock.
- The worst poker card is the 4 of clubs.
- It’s very unfortunate to sit with your legs crossed at the poker table.
- Fri is a terrible day for gambling on cards.
- The 13th is also a terrible day, no matter what day of the week it is.