Gambling SUPERSTITIONS

[Fishhead]

In honor of today being HALLOWEEN.......list some gambling superstitions you have.

 

[steeser]

Never calling a game in the bag until the clock reads 0:00.

When I have a big play, not posting it since it seems every big play I ever post I lose.

Never playing blackjack when one of my buddies is broke and decides to come over and "watch". (usually means he is looking for some cash to play with)

 

[Fishhead]

Never gamble on Friday the 13th.....really.

 

[Dante]

never POST that your team is rolling ...it is the reverse jinx

 

[Mr.Jones]

Several years ago I had a real good run in college baskets. I remember early in the season I placed a very sizeable wager well beyond my usual 2% of bankroll and for the fun of it ran into the bedroom and came out to watch the game wearing black cowboy boots, a black leather western vest, a black ten gallon hat and nothing else.

Mrs. Jones already knew I was crazy but she still got a good laugh out of and it WORKED. Later I found it worked only for college baskets, but that season I exceeded the 2% rule quite regularly and got away with it, especially knowing that Seth Greenberg's South Florida Bulls always fade away as the conference schedule wears on. I'll be watching for that at Virginia Tech.

That first bet was on the Pitt Panthers. Well I rode that horse virtually all season with the same outfit. It was quite funny but I did get chastized by Mrs. Jones later in the season when I inadvertantly answered the door to pay for the pizza [the delivery guy almost dropped it] in that outfit.

As my bankroll grew and the bet amount increased, I suffered one bad beat. The outfit had been so good to me that I still wore it, but I changed my pregame routine by sneaking out and pissing on the eastern wall of the house [the Big East} prior to tip off of the Pittsburgh games. This got me back on another hot streak.

 

[Mr.Jones]

BTW Fish,

I've cashed twice in a row going against the Bulls. Tonight me and Mrs. Jones are thinking about going to the game and laying the 2.5 points.

I think they start a new home steak tonight. Mind my asking for your thoughts on this one?

Thanks.

 

[Fishhead]

Mr. Jones- The Mrs. and me are going too. We plan on attending some tailgate party for alumni(the Mrs.) at 4:30. Maybe we can hook up for a short time.

 

[Pretending]

Never enjoy a win in gambling, stock market included.

On the other side, always fade someone who's yuking it up.

Makes for a miserable professional life, but I guess there are worse fates.

 

[Mr.Jones]

Fish,
I think it's too late unless you can get my phone # from Pat or still can read this. We can't get there till almost game time. If somehow you get this post we could meet at a certain gate maybe at half time or after the game. Sorry I missed this post until now.

 

[petyos]

There are certain people not allowed in my house on Sundays. Its been "proven" time and time again they bring me bad luck.
I might have even alienated a couple, but who cares, right

 

[Journeyman]

But a few 'habits' I have....Sometimes I post when I`m losing....Hoping the game will swing and give me the reverse jinx....

If something is working I will continue to create the same situation , I have even driven to the lucky payphone

occasionally.... I can acyually drive by payphones and remember bets I have made on them several years later....I believe gamblers remember this stuff, I know
do

 

[Fishhead]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Jones:
Fish,
I think it's too late unless you can get my phone # from Pat or still can read this. We can't get there till almost game time. If somehow you get this post we could meet at a certain gate maybe at half time or after the game. Sorry I missed this post until now.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Do not look at extra point attempts in games that you bet. Mr. Jones

 

[Mr.Jones]

Whatever works Fish--whatever works. And remember from now on that in OT if you got to cover -2.5 and the other team scores a TD on the first possession. You DO NOT EVER want them to miss the coversion.

 

[BuckNaked]

Never bet the Lakers when they wear the white jerseys.

 

[Kiss1]

Don't ever post picks or opinions on an internet forum unless you "have too."

BTW Mr. Jones, Mrs. Jones always loved it when *I* did that "Cowboy Thing."

 

[TheGeneral+]

Never eat valium and drink alcohol when wagering.

 

[Bourn]

I seem to have developed a couple superstitions the last 2 months or so. Has everyone seen Silver Linings Playbook? I thought the scene where Robert Deniro had to have his remotes in a certain spot was pretty crazy. Well, I'm embarrassed to say I have to have my phone on the right side of me and not the left. If I check a score on my phone I have to unlock my phone with my right hand and touch MLB baseball with right thumb. Ugh. If I'm laying on my bed watching a game I have to cross my right leg over my left. Not left over right. That's all I'd like to admit at this point.

 

[HarryCaray]

I seem to have developed a couple superstitions the last 2 months or so. Has everyone seen Silver Linings Playbook? I thought the scene where Robert Deniro had to have his remotes in a certain spot was pretty crazy. Well, I'm embarrassed to say I have to have my phone on the right side of me and not the left. If I check a score on my phone I have to unlock my phone with my right hand and touch MLB baseball with right thumb. Ugh. If I'm laying on my bed watching a game I have to cross my right leg over my left. Not left over right. That's all I'd like to admit at this point.

This is not that abnormal.

 

[HarryCaray]

I cross my fingers when I go all-in in a poker tournament, for the duration of the hand.

Right hand, middle finger over index.

 

[Bourn]

I've worn my RX t-shirt 4 times. The first 3 times I wore it I literally swept all my plays. The 4th time I wore it I don't remember what happened, but it wasnt a sweep. Haven't worn it since as I didn't want to use all the good juju it brought. I think I may break it out tomorrow.