Most gambling people are very superstitious. Among the players, there are many signs that, in their opinion, contribute to attracting fortune to their side. It is not enough to know the rules of poker well - it is also necessary that in crucial moments, luck is on your side. People associate playing cards with something magical and secret. Of course, you can be skeptical that certain actions that are in no way directly related to the gameplay can affect the outcome of the game, but sometimes people are faced with many unexplained coincidences when someone is incredibly lucky in the game.
The most common signs
During the game, you can meet people who have different amulets and talismans with them. Some gamblers even go so far as to resort to the services of fortune-tellers and witches in order to attract fortune to their side. There are cases when an unlucky gambler suddenly starts to get lucky, and he starts winning regularly. In an inexplicable way, at the most crucial moment the right card comes to him and the game situation begins to develop for him in the best way. Skeptics will say that just a talisman gives him confidence in his own strength, and superstitious players will begin to believe in the mystical power of charmed amulets.
Almost every player has their own favorite card. Most often this is a low-value card. It is impossible for an outsider to understand the logic of their choice. As a rule, there is a whole story behind this "extraordinary" card, when, in an almost hopeless situation, it was she who taught the gambler and helped him break the bank. Many Texas Hold'em players believe that if their favorite card comes to their hands, then they simply have to play it. It is extremely difficult for them to discard such a card. It is believed that this kind of talisman will suddenly “be offended” at them and luck will irrevocably turn away.
Superstitious gamblers never cross their arms and legs. It is believed that the entrance is closed for luck in this position. This superstition is connected, first of all, with the fact that a person sitting with crossed arms or legs, as it were, is closed from everyone around him. In sign language, this position of the limbs is called the "posture of protection." Apparently, some players really believe that if they cross their legs, they will certainly lose. Here luck wanted to come, but could not - the man crossed his arms at the wrong time and put a block.
A separate story is the presence of strangers during the game. People who are not involved in the gameplay, but who are watching the game, annoy almost all players, especially when they are standing behind them. This superstition has a simple logical explanation: idle observers interfere with concentration, distract from the game, and simply act on the nerves that are terribly tense during the game.
Some players never hold cards, money or chips with their left hand. In the Christian religion, it is believed that there is a devil behind the left shoulder, and a guardian angel behind the right. It turns out that it is much more difficult for left-handers to observe this rule, but for the sake of attracting good luck and winning it is worth trying.
Lucky clothes are also one of the most important attributes that will certainly help you win. The outfit, in which one was lucky in the game, will certainly bring good luck in the future. By the way, it is not recommended to wash your "lucky outfit" - you can wash off your fortune.
Dropping a card or tokens is a bad sign. It turns out that Providence itself does not allow the player to place a bet.
Rare signs
Some particularly superstitious players believe that an item borrowed from a more successful opponent will definitely attract luck. They can, as if by chance, ask a colleague at the table for a cigarette or a lighter, and they will try to keep the "lucky thing" with them.
Empty dishes can also cause a loss, but at the same time, some gamblers, on the contrary, believe that all things should remain in their place (feng shui), including empty cups, cigarette packs and ashtrays. It is difficult to imagine what to do if people who believe in opposite signs meet at the same table.
A lucky seat at the table can also lead to big wins. It is necessary to take exactly that strategic position, where once you have already been lucky.
In fact, he will accept a lot of superstitions from gaming people. They are unusually diverse and some of them may cause confusion among uninitiated people. However, the world of gambling people is very specific and sometimes the most incredible actions can help to gain confidence in one's own strength.
