Archive for October 5th, 2013

Horrible Luck in Poker

For a game where most players rarely consider fortune, there are tons of folklore in poker. When you say that a player was fortunate in that poker tournament they won, be careful of how you mention it. For example, if you mention that you were unlucky, your fortune may never change.

Ok, that may appear to be a bit strange, but poker is a game armed with folklores. Did you know that if you are gambling a game with 2 different decks and you are asked to select the deck, you should always choose the deck of cards that’s the furthest away from you? Or, how about If you get a run of terrible cards, you need to hang out on a hankerchief to break your terrible luck? It’s actually considered good luck to blow through a pack of cards when they’re being shuffled.

Some other fascinating poker superstitions are:

  • You will be able to alter the run of cards by going around your chair three times.
  • The luckiest position at the poker table looks at the entrance.
  • The most detrimental position has its rear to a fireplace.
  • When shifting chairs, you really should constantly do so following the clock.
  • The worst poker card is the 4 of clubs.
  • It is very unfortunate to cross your legs when sitting at the poker table.
  • Monday is a poor day for betting on cards.
  • The thirteenth is also a horrible day, regardless of when it falls.