Good Luck Charms
Whether you play casino games, bet on the races, bet on sports or play the lottery, every gambler needs a winning advantage. And many gamblers rely on good luck charms to increase their chances of winning.
However, many would argue that gambling is all about skill, all about winning percentages and strategies. And we agree. But it certainly wouldn't hurt if lady luck is smiling your way, would it?
Whether you play casino games, bet on the races, bet on sports or play the lottery, every gambler needs a winning advantage. And many gamblers rely on good luck charms to increase their chances of winning.
However, many would argue that gambling is all about skill, all about winning percentages and strategies. And we agree. But it certainly wouldn't hurt if lady luck is smiling your way, would it?
It is said that just by flipping a coin, a gambler will be right 50% of the time. At odds of 10/11, only 52.4% of your bets have to win for you to break even. Therefore, you only need a very small edge to become a winner. And with a little luck on your side, your winning edge may be greatly increased.
This is why the concept of having or gaining good luck is sought by many gamblers. Even those who claim not to be superstitious will bend over to pick up a "lucky penny" as they feel their gambling day will be better because of it.
Carrying a lucky charm or talisman has been, and continues to be, a part of many cultures. Charms and Talismans have two functions:
- to attract good luck
- to ward off evil
In ancient African culture, the carrying of an animal's foot, or other parts of a swift creature were supposed to help a person be able to escape or flee with the speed of the animal.
This "lucky rabbits foot" charm was handed down and assimilated into our culture by the Africans who were brought to the New World.
Also borrowed from centuries of African ceremonies is a Mojo or luck bag that could carry many lucky objects or a spell meant to cause a particular effect. The idea is that certain items (spices, teeth, feathers etc.) placed in a bag and blessed or "charged" will produce a magical effect for the person who carries it.
Lucky Charms
Here are just some of the popular lucky charms used by gamblers today. Read on and try which ones work best for your chosen game and gambling habit.
Alkanet Root Bark - used to ward off jinxes from jealous players or losers
Alligator Tooth - used to renew money
Alligator Foot - used to grasp money
Badger Tooth - used to attract good luck especially in cards, slots, keno, the racetrack, the lottery, and bingo
Bat Heart - used to attract good luck especially in games of chance
Buckeye - when fixed with fixed with mercury (quicksilver) it is used to bring good luck for gambling
Chamomile Hand Wash - used to wash hands to attract money
Charm Bracelet - used to wear or carry a multiple lucky amulets
Lucky Soap - used to increase luck, draw or money or break a jinx
Five-Finger Grass - used to warding off evil and bring good luck in money
Four-Leaf Clover - used to draw money and luck
Hand Wash - used to clean the hands to attract luck
Horseshoe - when hung over the door, it us used for protection and luck to all who dwell inside
Horseshoe with Horse Head - used to bring good luck to those who gamble on the races
John the Conquer Root - used to bring good luck in money
Lodestone - used to "draw" money, luck, or whatever is desired
Lucky Hand Root - used to bring in the winnings
Lucky Mojo Bag - used to bring gambling luck
Money Bag Charm - used to attract good luck
Nutmeg with Mercury (quicksilver) - used to bring good luck in games of chance
Pyrite - used to attract money
Rabbit Foot - used to attract good luck
Raccoon Penis Bone (Coon Dong) - used to keep winning streaks
Silver Dime - used to protect against jinxes and assure luck in money matters
Slot Machine Charm - used to attract luck especially in casino games
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