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For a game where the majority of gamblers occasionally consider luck, there are tons of superstitions in poker. When you say that an individual was fortunate in that poker tournament they won, be careful of how you say it. For instance, if you say that you were unlucky, your luck may not change.

Ok, that might sound a bit strange, but poker is a game loaded with superstitions. Did you know that if you’re wagering a game with two seperate decks and you’re asked to choose the deck, you should always choose the deck that’s the furthest away from you? Or, how about If you get a streak of bad cards, you must sit on a hankerchief to break your terrible luck? It is actually considered good luck to blow through a pack of cards when they’re being shuffled.

Some other interesting poker superstitions are:

  • You might be able to change the run of cards by passing around your chair 3 times.
  • The most beneficial position at the poker table looks at the entrance.
  • The most detrimental spot has its back to a fireplace.
  • When shifting spots, you need to constantly do so following the clock.
  • The worst poker card is the four of clubs.
  • It’s very unfortunate to sit with your legs crossed at the poker table.
  • Friday is a horrible day for playing cards.
  • The thirteenth is also a bad day, regardless of when it falls.