Superstitions have been part of our society since the dawn of mankind. Everyone of us to some extent do believe in some irrational, wacky superstitious beliefs. Some people convince themselves that certain rituals can bring them good luck.
Poker players are no different and there are several players who rely on several pre-event rituals or bring good luck charms to the table. Let us have a look at some of the absurd actions performed by poker players to appease Lady Luck.
Johnny Chan, two-time WSOP Main Event champion, is often seen with an orange at the poker table. He considers it as his lucky charm.
When smoking was still allowed in poker rooms, Johnny Chan used to bring an orange to the table to sniff when the cigarette smoke bothered him. The orange then became a trademark for his high-stakes wins.
Despite being a non-smoker, Sam Farha always keeps an unlit cigarette in his mouth as his lucky charm.
He doesn’t smoke. He has a cigarette because one time, during a losing session, someone offered him a cigarette and he took it despite being a non-smoker. He then immediately started winning and Sam has done it ever since. ..Read full blog here- 5 Weird Poker Player Superstitions
Poker players are no different and there are several players who rely on several pre-event rituals or bring good luck charms to the table. Let us have a look at some of the absurd actions performed by poker players to appease Lady Luck.
Johnny Chan, two-time WSOP Main Event champion, is often seen with an orange at the poker table. He considers it as his lucky charm.
When smoking was still allowed in poker rooms, Johnny Chan used to bring an orange to the table to sniff when the cigarette smoke bothered him. The orange then became a trademark for his high-stakes wins.
Despite being a non-smoker, Sam Farha always keeps an unlit cigarette in his mouth as his lucky charm.
He doesn’t smoke. He has a cigarette because one time, during a losing session, someone offered him a cigarette and he took it despite being a non-smoker. He then immediately started winning and Sam has done it ever since. ..Read full blog here- 5 Weird Poker Player Superstitions
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