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Bad Fortune in Poker

March 17th, 2010 Leave a comment Go to comments
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For a match where the majority of enthusiasts rarely consider fortune, there are tonnes of folklore in poker. When you mention that an individual was blessed in that poker tournament they captured, be careful of how you say it. For instance, if you mention that you were unlucky, your chances may never change.

Ok, that might appear to be a bit ubsurd, but poker is a game loaded with superstitions. Did you realize that if you’re betting a game with 2 different decks and you are asked to choose the deck, you should always pick the deck of cards that is the furthest away from you? Or, how about If you have a run of poor cards, you must settle on a hankerchief to destroy your poor luck? It’s actually thought of as good luck to blow through a pack of cards while they are being shuffled.

Some other interesting poker folklores are:

  • You might be able to change the run of cards by walking around your chair 3 times.
  • The luckiest spot at the poker table faces the entry.
  • The worst chair has its back to a fireplace.
  • When switching chairs, you really should constantly do so following the clock.
  • The worst poker card is the 4 of clubs.
  • It is most unfortunate to sit with your legs crossed at the poker table.
  • Fri is a horrible day for gambling on cards.
  • The 13th is also a terrible day, regardless of when it falls.
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