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The Things We Do For Luck

Before Gambling
Some players will try to attract good fortune before they leave for the casino. A number of players told me that they have lucky clothing or jewelry that they will always wear to the casino.

Debbie told me about a lucky meal she prepares. “Several times when we went on gambling trips, we had a ranch style casserole on the night before and we won pretty big on the trip. So now my husband insists that on the night before every trip we have to have this dish. “

Many players like to check their horoscopes or biorhythms before they start their trip. I don’t know about you but I have never see a horoscope that read, “Today is your unlucky day. Stay away from the casino!”

Lucky Charms
Carrying a lucky charm is a popular ritual that players will do to try to bring about good fortune. Some of them will display them out in the open while others will keep the secretly hidden away. Many Poker players like to use their lucky charms as card protectors. They think this will disguise the real purpose for having them at the table.

Wishniks and Trolls seem to be the lucky charm of choice among the Bingo crowd. Walk through any Bingo hall and you will see more different hair colors than you will find in a box of Crayola crayons. Some of these strange colors are even on the dolls.

Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals can sometimes be seen on the casino floor. A couple was seen playing the slots with a bear dressed in a Chicago Cubs uniform. Since the Cubs have not won the World Series since 1908 I wonder why they thought this bear would be lucky.

One of the strangest sights was a man at a Las Vegas casino who played slots with a large Teddy bear, about the size of a four-year old child, on his knee facing the machine. He talked to the bear in a very animated way between spins and even used its paw to hit the spin button. I don’t know who was the luckier of the two.

Perhaps the most common ritual performed is tossing money into any fountain or body of water in or near the casino. These “Wishing Wells” are quite lucky for the casinos who net thousands of dollars each year from players who think that throwing away money will bring them good luck as long as they make a wish while they do it.

Apparently some players believe in the power of prayer as they play. Numerous times I have seen players holding Rosary Beads and Crosses in one hand as they pushed the spin button with the other. Some even pray out loud. There was a guy at a Midwest riverboat who prayed between holding cards and hitting the deal button on every hand of video poker hat he played. It was not just a quick bow of the head but an earnest plea with an evangelical tone complete with promises to quit if his prayer was answered. He kept playing so it might not have been working for him.


Make Your Own Luck
There is no proof that charms, clothes, spouses or any other rituals you perform can change your luck at the casino. However I do know that people who feel lucky and happy seem to have a much more enjoyable time in whatever activity they participate in. If carrying a lucky charm or performing a little ritual while you play makes you feel good, then go right ahead as long as it does not infringe on your fellow players.

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Born invisible

LUCK SPELL

Just say this words when the moon is full:
"Lady of luck come out of your hidden course
bless your light upon me as the light of the moon shines above
and in the light of luck will be blessed I, when the moon is next to be full "

SPELL FOR LUCK

wondering magic bring to me, in this life the luck I need,
so all my angles can be seen, and thus fulfill my every dream,
combined earth and fire, bring forth my hearts desire,
guardians of the sea, keep all harm from me.
This should be done while lighting 4 candles 1 at each side of u repeat the
above words 3 times to bring good luck and obtain your hearts desire.

CHANT FOR GOOD LUCK AND WELL BEING

To the moon. To the sun.
To the skies. To the waters.
Stars, let your fire burn.
Winds let your strength grow.
Let us unite. Let me shine bright.

SPELL TO CHANGE A SITUATION FROM BAD TO GOOD

Burn 7 white candles at 7pm on a Friday evening.
Place another shorter candle into a pot of soil.
After 10 minutes, blow out the white candles in turn and allow the shorter
candle to extinguish itself in the soil.

Before Gambling
Some players will try to attract good fortune before they leave for the casino. A number of players told me that they have lucky clothing or jewelry that they will always wear to the casino.

Debbie told me about a lucky meal she prepares. “Several times when we went on gambling trips, we had a ranch style casserole on the night before and we won pretty big on the trip. So now my husband insists that on the night before every trip we have to have this dish. “

Many players like to check their horoscopes or biorhythms before they start their trip. I don’t know about you but I have never see a horoscope that read, “Today is your unlucky day. Stay away from the casino!”

Whenever you see someone win a few times in a row, try changing some chips from him or her, it will bring you good luck also.

Testing

Here are some common superstitions Chinese people have:
Do not count money while playing.
Don't make sex before going to a casino.
Avoid nuns or monks before visiting a casino.
Put on red underwear when playing.
Don't touch somebody's shoulder when he's gambling.
Women are likely to win more when they have their period.
Don't stay at hotels with bad numbers such as 4 or 14.
Don't go into a casino via its main entrance as it's cursed.
Turn on all the lights at home before you are going to gamble.

You may try all these superstitions or some of them and see how right they are if you want really.

Highlighted point have been proven to be true , i mean from my personal experiences.

To break a mirror or see breaking mirror; to see a lot of black color; to walk under a ladder or see dogs next to a gambling table, all these signs are portents of bad luck.

If you find a four leaf clover, a horseshoe, or a rabbit's foot will bring you good luck.

Good fortune will smile on you if you just blow on the dice before rolling them; if you also stack your chips neatly or cross the fingers or if there is the red color all around. Superstitious players may also perform various rituals that in their opinion will bless them with good fortune and will keep bad luck away.

The recent psychological studies investigated the superstitious nature of players. These studies show how false these beliefs are and they can result in chasing losses, withdrawal, mood swings, and other negative consequences. Though superstitious players aren't certain to be gambling addicts, the studies do show the core belief of gamblers can influence greatly on their behavior.