Do you believe in lucky items?
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June 10th, 2014 at 11:00:06 PM
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Every time I visit a casino, I see people with some sort of little trinket item or something that they believe is lucky.
For one friend, he believes the shoes he wears brings him luck. For another friend, a Rotary engine keychain supposedly brings luck.
I would only go gambling when I was wearing a certain polo shirt I had; the only thing is, I lost every time I wore it. After visiting LV, I now am starting to think that my 50 cent pieces from blackjack might be lucky.
Being a strategy player, I know that luck has nothing to with it. It's all just statistics and probability; but still, a little superstition never hurt. ;)
My question is, do you have a little lucky trinket, and does it work for you? :-)
For one friend, he believes the shoes he wears brings him luck. For another friend, a Rotary engine keychain supposedly brings luck.
I would only go gambling when I was wearing a certain polo shirt I had; the only thing is, I lost every time I wore it. After visiting LV, I now am starting to think that my 50 cent pieces from blackjack might be lucky.
Being a strategy player, I know that luck has nothing to with it. It's all just statistics and probability; but still, a little superstition never hurt. ;)
My question is, do you have a little lucky trinket, and does it work for you? :-)
June 10th, 2014 at 11:38:26 PM
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You know I wear clothes every time I go to a casino, and I run bad.....
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
June 10th, 2014 at 11:40:31 PM
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^haha
June 11th, 2014 at 12:12:33 AM
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I keep telling you stop wearing them pink panties Louie gave you. PP r Very unluckyQuote: djatcYou know I wear clothes every time I go to a casino, and I run bad.....
Miata strike one.
pink panties and collection of beanie babies strike two. I would normally count this as strike 3 however you are a slob so Ill call the BB as a wash.
If i seen a Rainbow bumper sticker on your car, you're outed.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
June 11th, 2014 at 12:14:16 AM
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Quote: jjdemickEvery time I visit a casino, I see people with some sort of little trinket item or something that they believe is lucky.
For one friend, he believes the shoes he wears brings him luck. For another friend, a Rotary engine keychain supposedly brings luck.
I would only go gambling when I was wearing a certain polo shirt I had; the only thing is, I lost every time I wore it. After visiting LV, I now am starting to think that my 50 cent pieces from blackjack might be lucky.
Being a strategy player, I know that luck has nothing to with it. It's all just statistics and probability; but still, a little superstition never hurt. ;)
My question is, do you have a little lucky trinket, and does it work for you? :-)
No, I don't have a trinket and you need to keep your job
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
June 11th, 2014 at 12:18:15 AM
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$100 bills are lucky if you have enough of them on 103++ plays.Quote: mickeycrimmNo, I don't have a trinket and you need to keep your job
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
June 11th, 2014 at 12:18:51 AM
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I believe this is a paraphrase/misquote from a Heinlein work, but: "I knew a man once who'd turn his hat around when he sat down to a game of cards. It didn't matter that the hat wasn't magical, and he knew it, but it's what he did to bring himself luck."
Do I think it works? No. Do I think it hurts? No. Does it bring peace of mind to the player? Yes? Then why not. If my horoscope says that sitting at seat 2 is lucky, then I'll sit there in a heads-up game of BJ.
Do I think it works? No. Do I think it hurts? No. Does it bring peace of mind to the player? Yes? Then why not. If my horoscope says that sitting at seat 2 is lucky, then I'll sit there in a heads-up game of BJ.
June 11th, 2014 at 12:33:55 AM
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I believe some people can be bad luck, but they are also people you wouldn't want around you. I've heard these people called energy vampires because they drain your energy complaining and being weird like they are then they walk away feeling great. They usually don't have friends like the little punk Eliot Roger who couldn't get laid and killed those people who could or didn't with him.
I am a robot.
June 11th, 2014 at 1:01:47 AM
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We called them Schleprock's. Usually bonus hustlers guys that would hang around during plays. Or the forever but out Rail Birds.Quote: onenickelmiracleI believe some people can be bad luck, but they are also people you wouldn't want around you. I've heard these people called energy vampires because they drain your energy complaining and being weird like they are then they walk away feeling great. They usually don't have friends like the little punk Eliot Roger who couldn't get laid and killed those people who could or didn't with him.
We had one guy (quite a entertaining character )on our team, he was outspoken to say the least, he would go into a rant when one particular Bonus hustler showed up on notable plays. Our teammate kept complaining to him and calling him a black cat, Shleprock, black cloud, after he would start losing tons of money fast.
For some reason all the the guys that are accused of being black cats seem to be involved in horse betting.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
June 11th, 2014 at 1:47:55 AM
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Sorry I'm not Asian, so no to OP's question.
June 11th, 2014 at 4:18:16 AM
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My girlfriends son made me a green $25 casino chip looking thing out of a rubber band toy set. I attach it to my players card. Might be called Crazy Loom or something? I have had pretty good luck with that. So then he made me a black $100 rubber band chip. I had terrible luck with that. So I leave that one at home.
June 11th, 2014 at 6:00:56 AM
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I do not have any such items but of course I believe in them, particularly if you are buying the beers.
Or as one signature on this forum says "how much does it cost to knock on wood."
Or as one signature on this forum says "how much does it cost to knock on wood."
June 11th, 2014 at 6:21:24 AM
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Quote: NeutrinoSorry I'm not Asian, so no to OP's question.
that seems a little racist to me.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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June 11th, 2014 at 6:48:53 AM
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Superstition and belief in luck runs rampant in casinos, whether it's a lucky shirt, or not saying "four" or "seven".
I just find it interesting how the average person associates winning with being lucky, when in fact, it's probably more so variance.
I just find it interesting how the average person associates winning with being lucky, when in fact, it's probably more so variance.
June 11th, 2014 at 7:18:28 AM
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Of course I believe in lucky items. I've seen them, touched some of them, and even smelled one. They're undoubtedly real and they exist. How can someone not believe in them?
Do I believe they bring some kind of "luck." Hell, no. But that is a different question :)
Do I believe they bring some kind of "luck." Hell, no. But that is a different question :)
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
June 11th, 2014 at 9:42:39 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfWe called them Schleprock's. . .
Good reference, that was the car from the live action cartoon with the guy who ended up in porn.
June 11th, 2014 at 9:47:10 AM
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Quote: GWAEthat seems a little racist to me.
Just a little?
June 13th, 2014 at 9:39:30 AM
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Quote: NeutrinoSorry I'm not Asian, so no to OP's question.
I'm sorry you're not Asian, too, or you'd see how inappropriate this comment was, as well as factually incorrect. Three days. You HAD to know this was not ok before you hit post, Neutrino.
FWIW, I carry 3 coins/tokens of particular significance to me for luck. Caucasian of Northern European descent.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
June 13th, 2014 at 9:54:41 AM
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Not a specific lucky item, but after being paid on a pass line winner I will always leave the original chip on the line and collect the winning chip (since the original chip was "lucky" enough to win).
Seems to work about half the time. ;)
Seems to work about half the time. ;)
You serious, Clark?
June 13th, 2014 at 9:58:42 AM
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I do like looking in a patch of clover looking for a four leaf clover. It's fun for me and I swear I have no talent finding them.
I am a robot.
June 13th, 2014 at 10:04:27 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
June 13th, 2014 at 10:41:27 AM
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My mother was really good with her spotting them and I do remember seeing 5,6, maybe 7, but never 8.Quote: IbeatyouracesStart looking for these...
http://www.suttonelms.org.uk/olla12.html
I am a robot.
June 13th, 2014 at 11:16:19 AM
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I've been wearing my lucky underwear since I moved here. Never washed them aside get unlucky. Asian of Asian decesnt.
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
June 13th, 2014 at 7:02:03 PM
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Is Friday the 13th lucky or unlucky when it comes to gambling? Maybe its lucky for betting the dark side in craps?
June 13th, 2014 at 7:28:20 PM
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Quote: rudeboyoiIs Friday the 13th lucky or unlucky when it comes to gambling?
Lucky, unless you're gambling in a camp by a lake in the woods with a bunch of teenagers.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
June 13th, 2014 at 10:36:59 PM
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Quote: jjdemickSuperstition and belief in luck runs rampant in casinos, whether it's a lucky shirt, or not saying "four" or "seven".
I just find it interesting how the average person associates winning with being lucky, when in fact, it's probably more so variance.
I understand and live by never saying "Seven", even on a come-out roll I will call "Winner" but never "Seven". Not saying "Four"? what is the significance of that?
June 13th, 2014 at 11:51:13 PM
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Quote: AlembertNot saying "Four"? what is the significance of that?
Prevalent in games with Asian followings like Baccarat and Pai Gow. The word for "four" in Japanese and (I think) Chinese sounds like the word for "death" in their respective languages, and the number four is hence regarded as an unlucky number, much like our thirteen. If you go to a Baccarat table, you'll notice there is no seat 4 on it.
Casinos are not your friends, they want your money. But so does Disneyland.
And there is no chance in hell that you will go to Disneyland and come back with more money than you went with.
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June 14th, 2014 at 12:23:49 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
June 14th, 2014 at 12:34:21 AM
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Even when seat 4 is numbered seat 5, players are still wary of sitting in it. The 4th seat is the likeliest to be open if you need to use a matchplay coupon.
June 14th, 2014 at 1:01:17 AM
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I have heard the death thing when I worked for a real estate developer, in Asian communities we had to fight like mad to get addresses without 4's.
Odd thing is 4 and 13 are my "lucky" numbers, go figure.
At the craps table, I am ALWAYS calling for 4, and of course, I always have a bet on it.
Odd thing is 4 and 13 are my "lucky" numbers, go figure.
At the craps table, I am ALWAYS calling for 4, and of course, I always have a bet on it.
June 14th, 2014 at 7:12:58 AM
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Quote: AlembertI have heard the death thing when I worked for a real estate developer, in Asian communities we had to fight like mad to get addresses without 4's.
Some communities in Cali are even allowing buildings to change their street numbers (if there's 'room' in the numbering to do so) for a hefty surcharge.
For similar reasons, 8s are lucky, and congratulations to whoever manages to get 168.
June 14th, 2014 at 8:25:20 AM
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+1Quote: beachbumbabsI'm sorry you're not Asian, too, or you'd see how inappropriate this comment was, as well as factually incorrect. Three days. You HAD to know this was not ok before you hit post, Neutrino.
FWIW, I carry 3 coins/tokens of particular significance to me for luck. Caucasian of Northern European descent.
June 14th, 2014 at 12:36:34 PM
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So much open parking stalls on the 4th floor.
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
June 14th, 2014 at 12:57:18 PM
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Quote: djatcSo much open parking stalls on the 4th floor.
If only being first in line was considered unlucky by most people.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
June 14th, 2014 at 1:04:13 PM
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Quote: rxwineIf only being first in line was considered unlucky by most people.
I believe you would find that true in a few circumstances. lol...
The 18th century British Army in that pesky colony across the Atlantic.
The line at the guillotine in 1793 Paris.
The Invasion at Normandy in 1944.
Places like that...
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
June 14th, 2014 at 2:00:26 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsI believe you would find that true in a few circumstances. lol...
The 18th century British Army in that pesky colony across the Atlantic.
The line at the guillotine in 1793 Paris.
The Invasion at Normandy in 1944.
Places like that...
Or first in the parallel universe to get served with divorce papers from BABS.... SIGH
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
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