{"id":25226,"date":"2020-11-13T11:35:09","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/?p=25226"},"modified":"2024-01-24T05:00:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T11:00:44","slug":"poker-superstitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/poker-superstitions\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Weird And Wonderful Superstitions You\u2019ll See In Poker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
While poker is undoubtedly a game of skill, there is an element of luck to it, especially in the short term. And wherever there\u2019s luck, superstition will follow \u2013 a perfect topic to cover on Friday 13th<\/sup>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of people believe there are things you can do to bring you good luck or ward off bad luck at the table. And whether you believe in them or not, poker superstitions give people a feeling they have a greater degree of control<\/a> over random events and can help boost their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the best players in the game are superstitious to some degree, and they don\u2019t even try to hide it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, most people who have spent many years\ninside casinos and poker rooms have at least a few irrational beliefs, even if\nthey don\u2019t talk about them or want to acknowledge them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, if you\u2019re new to the poker scene, you\u2019ll likely encounter some of the behaviors discussed in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of all poker superstitions out there, this one\nis by far the most common, and I\u2019m not even sure I\u2019d call it superstition. Many\nplayers have a special item on them at all times and use it as a card protector.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n It could be a chip from a different casino\nwhere they won a big tournament, a small figurine that\u2019s of some significance\nto them, or anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I don\u2019t think a majority of these players\nactually believe their card protectors have magical powers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather, having them at the table makes them\nmore confident, which is usually a good thing for them. Anything that helps you\nfeel better while playing and doesn\u2019t hurt other players can only be a good\nthing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, there will always be those who take\nthings too far. Some players will refuse to sit down to play if they\u2019ve forgotten\ntheir protector. They\u2019d rather drive home and back to get it than risk playing\nwithout their lucky charm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Without passing any judgment, if you notice\nthis kind of behavior from someone, you can safely assume their knowledge of\npoker strategy might be shaky, to say the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Lucky Card\nProtectors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n