superstitions

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i went to vegas last week and as i was about to leave and cash out my chips i asked for it in 50's, the cage told me that they don't carry many 50's since people don't ask for them because people believe they are bad luck. my question is why are they bad luck?

i also heard about peanuts on a race track and wearing green both being bad luck anyone care to explain. green is my favorite color

 

[IronWing]

Fifties are bad because merchants hate breaking them. "No bills larger than $20."

 

[GagHalfrunt]

The green thing supposedly goes back to the 20s. Gaston Chevrolet won Indy and then was killed shortly afterward while racing in a green car.

 

[aphex]

Taken from http://nation.bodoglife.com/po...ews/tempting-fate.html

Common gambling superstitions
Ever in search of a little help, gamblers have relied on some pretty bizarre objects or rituals to turn the tables on the house.

* Never sit at seat #10 at a poker table.
* Always wear red underwear when gambling.
* In craps, always blow on the dice before you roll them. That apparently seals in the luck. However, should the dice leave the table, the next throw will be bad.
* Poker players should switch card protectors if luck is running bad
* For some, dropping a card during a game is a real no-no; it's very bad luck. Others, however, contend you should raise your next bet in that circumstance suggesting that it's good luck.
* Always enter and leave a casino through the same door.
* Singing can be either good luck or bad luck while you gamble.
* Don't count your money during a poker session.
* Stay away from sex the night before you play. (Not the most popular superstition).
* Never let dogs near a gambling table. (Apparently they're bad luck and no good at poker).
* Never accept being paid with a $50 bill. They're called "Frogs" and are said to be unlucky.
* Never touch someone's shoulder while he is gambling.
* Don't enter a casino through its main entrance; it's cursed.
* Switch on all the lights at home before leaving to gamble.

 

[ScottyB]

Originally posted by: aphex
Taken from http://nation.bodoglife.com/po...ews/tempting-fate.html

Common gambling superstitions
Ever in search of a little help, gamblers have relied on some pretty bizarre objects or rituals to turn the tables on the house.

* Never sit at seat #10 at a poker table.
* Always wear red underwear when gambling.
* In craps, always blow on the dice before you roll them. That apparently seals in the luck. However, should the dice leave the table, the next throw will be bad.
* Poker players should switch card protectors if luck is running bad
* For some, dropping a card during a game is a real no-no; it's very bad luck. Others, however, contend you should raise your next bet in that circumstance suggesting that it's good luck.
* Always enter and leave a casino through the same door.
* Singing can be either good luck or bad luck while you gamble.
* Don't count your money during a poker session.
* Stay away from sex the night before you play. (Not the most popular superstition).
* Never let dogs near a gambling table. (Apparently they're bad luck and no good at poker).
* Never accept being paid with a $50 bill. They're called "Frogs" and are said to be unlucky.
* Never touch someone's shoulder while he is gambling.
* Don't enter a casino through its main entrance; it's cursed.
* Switch on all the lights at home before leaving to gamble.

Why are people so gullible/stupid?