Poker Secrets

Horrible Luck in Poker

by Maci on May.18, 2010, under Poker

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For a match where most players rarely consider luck, there are lots of folklore in poker. When you mention that a player was blessed in that poker tournament they won, be mindful of how you mention it. For example, if you mention that you were unlucky, your chances may never change.

Ok, that may sound a bit ubsurd, but poker is a casino game armed with folklores. Did you know that if you are betting a game with two different decks and you’re asked to select the deck, you should always pick the deck of cards that is furthest from you? Or, what If you get a run of bad cards, you must sit on a hankerchief to destroy your bad luck? It is actually thought of as good fortune to blow through a deck of cards while they’re being mixed up.

A few other interesting poker superstitions are:

  • You will be able to change the run of cards by passing around your chair three times.
  • The most beneficial spot at the poker table looks at the door.
  • The most detrimental chair has its back to a fireplace.
  • When changing chairs, you need to constantly do so following the clock.
  • The unluckiest poker card is the 4 of clubs.
  • It’s very unfortunate to cross your legs when sitting at the poker table.
  • Friday is a poor day for gambling on cards.
  • The 13th is also a horrible day, regardless of when it falls.

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