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Luck is the main word when it comes to the casino. Each player that comes to play believing in his own luck and typically each player has his own rituals to help him to win! In this article you can find out about some of the strangest gambling rituals and superstitions that maybe work… who knows?

Fingers crossed

One of the most mystical rituals which does not have an explanation, to be honest. Based on one theory, the finger crossing ritual came from the Christian practice of making a sign for protection against evil forces. The second theory says that crossed fingers help people to make their wishes come true due to its high concentration of good spirits.

Onion rings for the fortune

Some gamblers truly believe that some dishes can bring luck, so it is important to have a special one before hitting the action. In some cultures, the magical lucky dish is chicken wings with onion rings. It also helps if you will make your own dish yourself to bring you some good vibes before the big wins.

Blowing on dice

We all remember those scenes from movies where actors blow on the dice for luck before the play. Interestingly, in early times blowing on dice was considered as cheating. By blowing on the dice, players applied a sticky element on the part of the dice that helped them to get the desired number.

Knock-knock, who’s there?

Knocking on wood is one of the most well-known rituals. People knock on wood to improve their luck. Belief in the magic of wood started a long time ago as people believed that good spirits lived in the roots of trees, so each wooden part contains a good spirit that always will always come to the rescue.

Wearing red clothes

In China people believe that red clothes attract luck as it counts as a color of joy and wealth. This explains why Chinese brides dress in red for their wedding. Why not believe in the magic of red and dress up all in red before heading to the casino?