For a match where most players rarely consider luck, there are tons of superstitions in poker. When you mention that someone was fortunate in that poker tournament they won, be mindful of how you mention it. For example, if you say that you were unlucky, your chances may not change.
Ok, that may appear to be a bit ubsurd, but poker is a game loaded with superstitions. Did you realize that if you’re wagering a game with 2 seperate decks and you are asked to choose the deck, you should always choose the deck of cards that is the furthest away from you? Or, how about If you get a run of bad cards, you must hang out on a hankerchief to destroy your horrible luck? It is certainly considered good fortune to blow through a deck of cards when they’re being mixed up.
A few other interesting poker superstitions are:
- You might be able to change the run of cards by walking around your chair 3 times.
- The luckiest seat at the poker table looks at the entrance.
- The unluckiest position has its rear to a fireplace.
- When changing chairs, you need to always do so following the clock.
- The most detrimental poker card is the four of clubs.
- It’s very unfortunate to sit with your legs crossed at the poker table.
- Sunday is a poor day for gambling on cards.
- The 13th is also a bad day, no matter when it falls.