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Gambling Superstitions

Have you ever wondered why the number seven is considered lucky? Or why a black cat crossing your path is bad luck? There are many speculations about the origins of these common superstitions, but without any logical explanations, they remain just that superstitions that have successfully been passed down from generation to generation.

A superstition is an irrational belief that an object, ritual or circumstance can positively or negatively influence the outcome of an event. The phenomenal thing about them is that, even though they’re often illogical and range from moderately reasonable to completely absurd; people around the world still believe them. We all have varying degrees of superstition that can impact our behavior on a conscious or subconscious level.

 

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What does superstition have to do with gambling?

Superstition and gambling have had a very close relationship since ancient times. Both gambling and superstitions have remained strong over thousands and thousands of years into the twenty-first century.

For example, if you ever visit Las Vegas, North America’s casino hub, you will find that nearly every hotel you enter lacks a 13th floor. This is because of the longstanding superstition that the number 13 is bad luck.

If you’ve ever played the slots, you know that slot machines pay out on the lucky combination of three sevens. This is hardly a coincidence because in many cultures and religions, the number 7 signifies wealth, prosperity and good fortune.

As rational human beings we know that gambling is based on chance and probability, yet over the years, psychological studies have determined that gamblers are more superstitious than non-gamblers

Even if you’ve only gambled once or twice in your entire life, you’re probably familiar with the expression “beginners luck.” It’s a common belief among gamblers that players who are new to a game will always win.

Or you’ve heard someone say “the slot machine is due for a payout” as they continue to insert coins, obviously forgetting about the randomness of casino games, especially slot machines.

When gambling at an online casino or land based casino, people often believe that can increase their chances of winning through superstitious practices, even when facing losing streaks. Some of the common superstitious beliefs and rituals among gamblers are listed below.

Good Luck

• Carrying a four leaf clover
• A horseshoe
• Being well dressed
• A rabbit's foot
• A lucky item of clothing
• Blowing on the dice before rolling
• Stacking gambling chips neatly
• Crossing your fingers
• Friendly dealers
• The color red
• Sitting cross-legged while gambling
• Always picking up cards in the same way
• Rubbing the dice before rolling them


Bad Luck

• Breaking a mirror
• The color black
• Walking under a ladder
• Dogs near a gambling table
• A black cat crossing your path
• Other people touching their chips
• Playing cards before 6pm on Friday evenings
• Lending money to someone during a card game
• Dropping a card on the floor
• Singing while gambling

 

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