Most of us have lucky numbers, own a good luck charm or two and would never go skydiving on a Friday the 13th. But over the years gamblers have come up with some truly odd superstitions. Here’s some of the weirdest:
- It’s good luck to wear an article of dirty clothing when sitting down to gamble. It’s thought the dirt keeps bad luck away. For myself, this one is seldom a problem.
- If you ever drop a black ace on the floor while playing cards, quit the game. If you happen to drop the black ace and it falls on a mirror and breaks it, buy life insurance.
- Never gamble in a room with a member of the opposite sex, unless that person is playing. I make it a policy to ignore this one if that person is Natalie Portman.
- If you’re dealt a whole bunch of black cards in a row, a family member will die soon. Not sure if that includes in-laws too, but if it does you’ll have to decide if that’s a bad thing or not.
- Never put your keys on the table. Of course, this is just common sense, because most gamblers are also thieves and scoundrels (present company excluded, of course.)
- It’s good luck if you see a hunchback, on your way to go gambling.
- It’s bad luck if you are a hunchback, on your way to go gambling.
- At slot machines, touch the seat to see if it’s still warm, and only play if it is. Sniffing the seat is frowned upon.
- It’s bad luck to let someone rest their foot on your chair while gambling. If anyone tries, it’s customary to challenge them to a gunfight. (note: this was appropriate in the Wild West, but maybe not so much now.)
- Playing online slots or table games is considered bad luck if you are left-handed, Amish and over 7 feet tall. For everyone else, it’s always good luck. Check out all our games now.