Topic: Let’s talk superstitions - page 9. (Read 1325 times)

I have noticed that athletes are often superstitious, I think there are many superstitious people among players too, and this is due to the fact that people who are expecting some results (no matter sports or game results) they may even unconsciously begin to look for similarities in those cases when they managed to achieve victory. This is what creates for such people the conviction that this could have become part of their victory and maybe it does not work completely, but they will still try to repeat the same conditions the next time they gamble.

I guess I’ve heard of it already, and that it’s considered bad luck... and some gamblers avoid themselves betting when Friday lands on the 13th, calling it "Friday the 13th." But honestly, it doesn’t really matter. At the end of the day, even if we’re lucky now, the odds will eventually balance out because probability always wins in the long run.

If we look at the real chances in luck-based games, the house always has the edge. So, our only shot at winning is really just luck. If we start believing in superstitions to give us an edge, we’re already losing as our mindset is off from the start.

I'm not really sure that number 13 though, I mean it is really a bad numbers as what others have said about it?

For me I don't treat it as bad or unlucky number, How about you played roulette and you bet on number 13 and with huge amount of money? I know that there are lot of superstitious belief if you are a gambler, but this one, I don't see it that way. And probably it could have come from the Chinese as they are big gamblers and have many beliefs, and who would forget their movies about gambling itself? Like God of Gamblers.

#1 We do know that 13 number specially on Friday on which this is really that known to be a bad luck or day, It isnt really just that applicable on gambling but also in other things as well.
#2 Whistling has nothing to do, what if it was really just that a behavior?
#3 Counting money or chips on the table? No one will stop you on doing that.
#4 How about when you do win up something on wearing some Black?  
#5 So where you would be going in? In the exit? Its totally contradictory

Whatever the things that you are really that dealing into whether you are applying some superstitions or not then luck factor isnt something that could really be influenced by something.
If you are really that wanting to play gambling then you shouldnt really be mindful about on how to win up because it will really be just that making you desperate on the moment that you do play.
List of those superstitious approach is a long list on which there will really be still those arent that being included or being that mentioned above.

Each person does have their own beliefs that they will really be that applying on the moment that they do play gambling without even trying out to realize
that it doesnt really give out any effects.

What a nice one that of a front entrance. I am also raised in a very superstitious country for many other things and also gambling yet it is the first time I hear about the front entrance. Ok I can understand that as a physical location but what about people who only gamble online what would be the analog front entrance here  . All the others I think I have heard them and I will say to add one very popular from my country which is that if people near you talk while you are playing slot machines a huge amount of bad luck will hit you instantly and from my personal experience this is true as I always lose when people near me talk while I play.

Nowadays, gambling relates more than often with rituals rather than superstition. Rituals may be various and different  for characters involved. I'm ^{for instance} always getting shaved before starting to gamble,   wear the same suite and stainless bracelet around my wrist in the course of gambling, ^{some times take a drink to stay up}. In my view any superstition is an unappealing throwback to the days of profound ignorance.

I believe in superstitions too, but it’s not something to rely on when it comes to gambling. People say it attracts luck, and I’m sure most of us have had those moments of feeling “lucky”, like winning one game after another. But staying realistic is still important; you can’t just count on luck. What really matters is knowing when to stop and call it a day, especially if you’re already up. This is even more true when you’re on a lucky streak.

My dad’s the same, he loves going to the cockpit on Sundays or for big events. He has his own set of superstitions, which makes sense since he’s old-school like that. Those superstitions may not be the best winning strategy, but it makes him happy, and every now and then, he even hits a big win. For him, it’s as much about the joy as it is about the chance to win.

The concept of superstition in any case including gambling in this day and age seems to be starting to be abandoned because indeed things like this will be a little contrary to those who have the concept of rationality in their brains.

But it cannot be denied that until now this still exists and is still done in some circles. Actually, I think it depends on them if they really want to believe in it because it is indeed a suggestion for them to convince themselves to win.
In my area there are more extreme superstitions like this where some of my friends who play lottery believe that if there is a misfortune related to a number (such as when there is a motorcycle accident or losing an item that has a number) it is believed that the lost number will provide new benefits if it is made into lottery.
I would not prohibit such a thing but on the other hand I would not follow such a thing because it is clearly contrary to my perspective and concept of life which does not believe in such things.

Coming from a very superstitious country, I grew up getting familiar with a lot of them and as I grow older I just become even more aware particularly in the context of gambling. Now, I am not recommending everyone to follow superstitions as at the end of the day, that is all they are: superstitions.

We often say that following superstitions would not cost us anything but for some, it may cause them mental distress and anxiety. Anyway, it is still pretty interesting to learn about superstitions and their origins no matter what your purpose is. Either just to laugh at how ridiculous it is or to meticulously follow them when you gamble, I don’t know but I would love to discuss!

#1 Unlucky 13: This is probably the most common superstition there is known to man. It is manifested in movies, books and even in real life. You would notice that a lot of hospitals do not have the 13th floor in their elevators. It goes from 12th to 14th. This fear of 13 originates from the Bible where in Jesus’ last supper, there were only 12 guests until Lucifer came making him the 13th guest and the one to betray Jesus. Another is in norse mythology where a dinner by the gods are held with only 12 of them until Loki, the god of mischief, comes along making him the 13th guest before causing chaos. Maybe gamblers avoid betting on this number.

#2 Whistling: Whistling while playing said to invite bad luck. This belief originates from sailors whistling which they thought to invite stronger winds and storm.

#3 Never count money/chips at the table: This is more of an etiquette and a way to protect yourselves but for some people they believe that doing this exudes pride which will invite bad luck and karma. Keep your money and count it when you get home.

#4 Color Red: The color red is deemed lucky in many cultures. The color is believed to bring prosperity and wealth. Wearing red when you gamble is said to make you lucky. I also noticed that many casinos’ motif is red. Coincidence?

#5: Front Entrance: They say that you shouldn’t pass through the casino through their front entrance as you may encounter a player who has lost and may therefore pass on their bad luck to you. Now, this one is borderline silly because what if a losing player leaves the casino through some other entrance and not the front one?

Anyway, Let me know if you do follow some superstitions even if it is just for fun. Or which ones you think are extremely ridiculous.