Superstitions are rather irritating beliefs that certain objects or rituals even a certain circumstances can negatively or positively have an influence on the overall outcome of a event or hand or spin. One phenomenal things has to be that even-though they are often absurd and have a wide range from Absurd to actually moderately reasonable in respect. Many people all over the world still believe in gambling superstitions.
 

Superstition & Gambling – what is the connection.


Superstitions as well as gambling have always had a close relationship even since the ancient times. Both – gambling and superstitions – have always remained and even become stronger over many many years.

One example, if you have ever visited the world famous Las Vegas, almost every hotel you enter does not have a 13th floor? And this is because the bad superstitions reputation the number 13 has. With that not a lot of thought is every put inot what you really need to avoid when gaming.

Another Example is when you play slots, most slot machines payouts are based on hitting that ever luck winning combination of three 7’s. It might sound like a coincidence but the reality is that most religions and many many cultures associate the number “7” with good fortune, prosperity and wealth –  So you have to say it does make you think.

We are all rational and we know gambling is and will always be based together with chance and probability. Over years many in-depth psychological studies can and have showed that the gambler is more prone to being superstitious than someone who does not gamble.


Take a gambler for example, most have great slot tips and trick, and blackjack players usualy have a sound Blackjack Strategy but this still wont guarantee them winning forumulas.


Everyone has heard the term “beginners Luck”, even if you have only gambled once or twice you must understand that the term “beginners luck” is a superstition that someone new to a game has increased luck or better odds of winning. So if you have ever used the term “beginners luck” you as a gambler will also be prone to become superstitious.


Some good luck charms out there – The rabbit’s foot, a four leaf clover, Blowing the dice before rolling, Stacking your chips in neat piles and a horseshoe to name but a few.


Some bad luck charms out there – dropping a card on the floor, lending money to people during your game, breaking a mirror, black cats are all to name but a few.


At the end of the day, game with your head and not your heart but most of all remember to have fun!

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