Popular Poker Rituals for Good Luck

Everyone knows that one person that has that ritual before they gamble. Some kiss the scratch off three times before scratching, some play the same numbers for years in the lotto, some wear tokens and certain apparel when competing in sporting events. Poker players are no different; sometimes they have strangest rituals that they swear by. Here are some common ones:

The Lucky Accessory
Many poker players will put on a lucky piece of clothing or jewelry that they will wear every time they enter the casino or even enter a house to play poker. These rituals give players a sense of calm and focus when playing the game.

The Lucky Meal
Some poker players have to eat a certain meal the night before, the day of, or even in between poker games.

The Lucky Stars
Poker players know that the game is part skill and part luck, that's why many of them have to read their horoscopes, numerology, or even see their psychics to make sure they are having a lucky day.

The Lucky Charms
Not the cereal but a weird charm that a poker player will refuse to play without. These can range from trolls, teddy bears, stuffed animals, wishing wells, rosary beads, and even crosses. For some players, stuffed animals aren't enough; their stuffed animals have to be dressed in a lucky t-shirt, football team attire, and even hair dye!

The Lucky Affectionate Gesture
Sometimes in the Casino you may see a poker player talking or kissing a poker machine or their hand of cards. The extremes include baby talk, fondling, intimate talking, kissing, saying hello and good bye, and even tapping.

As we can see, poker rituals are an important part of the game and psyche of poker players. However, remember luck without skill is futile...