Sometimes superstitions in gambling can be useful

[summonerrk]

I recently watched an interview with a compulsive gambler and for the first time heard that superstition can actually be beneficial in gambling. I'm a skeptic, and I thought that superstitions only have negative effects in gambling, as they give a false sense of control.  So, here's the story: When the gambler from the interview went to the casino for the first time, he really enjoyed it. He told his father about it.
And his father said, "Son, don't gamble in casinos, because we are an unlucky family, and that's why we try to stay away from games of chance."
And this superstition affected him; he thought for a long time about giving up gambling. But in the end, the temptation proved stronger, and... now he's sitting in the interview as the main character – a gambler out of control.

[Oshosondy]

There is something called taboos for the kids in my country, these taboos are not true but they use it to shape kids behavior. If the kid grow to adult, he will understand that it is not true at all but people are only painting it true for the kids to believe. It is for the benefit of the kids. This is similar to what you are talking about.

[Free Market Capitalist]

Do you realize what you've written?

I recently watched an interview with a compulsive gambler and for the first time heard that superstition can actually be beneficial in gambling.

Wonderful, listen to what a compulsive gambler has to say about how beneficial gambling is.

I'm a skeptic, and I thought that superstitions only have negative effects in gambling, as they give a false sense of control.  So, here's the story: When the gambler from the interview went to the casino for the first time, he really enjoyed it. He told his father about it.
And his father said, "Son, don't gamble in casinos, because we are an unlucky family, and that's why we try to stay away from games of chance."
And this superstition affected him; he thought for a long time about giving up gambling. But in the end, the temptation proved stronger, and... now he's sitting in the interview as the main character – a gambler out of control.

Sure, sure, so we have to believe in superstitions because that way we might end up as a broke compulsive gambler, but at least they'll interview us.

[Ruttoshi]

I don't think what his father told him was wrong neither superstitious. It's true that gambling is a game of chance and only a few gamblers are lucky to hit it big. The gambler dad knows that you will keep on losing overtime as a gambler which was why he wanted to prevent and discourage his son from gambling.

A lot of gamblers have been told that gambling isn't for them because they don't have the luck but they refused because they want to get rich overnight through gambling. Assuming, the gambler listened to his father, and didn't gamble he would not be a compulsive gambler.

[blomen]

actually, i'm not someone who believes in the definition of a “unlucky” person. i don't see any difference between the probability of something bad happening to a person who has been considered lucky so far and the probability of something bad happening to a person whose life has been unlucky. so i don't think a person's past experiences alone can determine whether they will have an unlucky or lucky future.

in gambling, too, in games where luck is the sole determinant, there is no difference between one person's chances of winning and another's. i don't believe in that.

[Wiwo]

There is something called taboos for the kids in my country, these taboos are not true but they use it to shape kids behavior. If the kid grow to adult, he will understand that it is not true at all but people are only painting it true for the kids to believe. It is for the benefit of the kids. This is similar to what you are talking about.

Taboo in my own part of Nigeria mean something different, taboo means forbidden not used to correct kid's  but an offense that the community have penalty for and even government since the act that is referred to as Taboo is something abominable and big crime.

Superstitions is different from Taboo, while Superstitions have to do with believe and actions to get something right,  most times outcome expectations based on assumptions.

Some gamblers sees some Superstitions as working for them to win the games most times so I won't say there are no gamblers that believe in things that others may find unappealing to them and unrelated to winning a game.

[swogerino]

I recently watched an interview with a compulsive gambler and for the first time heard that superstition can actually be beneficial in gambling. I'm a skeptic, and I thought that superstitions only have negative effects in gambling, as they give a false sense of control.  So, here's the story: When the gambler from the interview went to the casino for the first time, he really enjoyed it. He told his father about it.
And his father said, "Son, don't gamble in casinos, because we are an unlucky family, and that's why we try to stay away from games of chance."
And this superstition affected him; he thought for a long time about giving up gambling. But in the end, the temptation proved stronger, and... now he's sitting in the interview as the main character – a gambler out of control.

Nice story, another one who proves without a doubt that advices we take from our parents we should always follow them without questioning further. If we don't agree to them most likely we end up like the main character of this story, in the wrong place sharing our misfortune with others. Superstition is never good for anything as this is just a premonition that usually does not prove to be right and as such we should not take that seriously if we want to stay out of trouble. In gambling the best is to stay out of such beliefs as they are very dangerous, if people believe for example that on date 16 since we are on such date we are going to win, this lead to very bad consequences for such people. It is all orchestrated by randomness.

[Oshosondy]

Taboo in my own part of Nigeria mean something different, taboo means forbidden not used to correct kid's  but an offense that the community have penalty for and even government since the act that is referred to as Taboo is something abominable and big crime.

We also have taboos but this is not taboos but 'taboos for the kids'

There is something called taboos for the kids in my country

[letteredhub]

There is something called taboos for the kids in my country, these taboos are not true but they use it to shape kids behavior. If the kid grow to adult, he will understand that it is not true at all but people are only painting it true for the kids to believe. It is for the benefit of the kids. This is similar to what you are talking about.

I also grew up as a kids receiving some of those lores from older relatives and particularly my parents, and growing up to an adult I realised none of those were true but were merely crafted to create a social construct that guides our choices towards things in life as kids growing up who really can't know the consequences of certain decisions they make out of teens exuberance which may have being harmful to our life.

Could be same thing the boy's fathers was trying to do in other to discourage the son from entangling with gamble at that age because the father may have felt he isn't matured enough to take certain disciplinary decisions that would keep him off from getting addicted.

Taboo in my own part of Nigeria mean something different, taboo means forbidden not used to correct kid's  but an offense that the community have penalty for and even government since the act that is referred to as Taboo is something abominable and big crime.

We also have taboos but this is not taboos but 'taboos for the kids'

There is something called taboos for the kids in my country

Taboo in this context can mean different thing for different persons, and here with what it's involved we can simply say the in the boys father's family it's a taboo (forbidden) for them to gamble, because it doesn't favour them.

[Sticky Bomb]

And his father said, "Son, don't gamble in casinos, because we are an unlucky family, and that's why we try to stay away from games of chance."
And this superstition affected him; he thought for a long time about giving up gambling. But in the end, the temptation proved stronger, and... now he's sitting in the interview as the main character – a gambler out of control.

I don't believe in superstitions, it plays a major wrong mentality twist in humans especially when it tries coming in between my progress and happiness.

The gambler in question went out of control and not influenced by any superstitious belief. His coming to TV to say trash makes it very obvious how much he is in denial of his shortcomings and refusal to take responsibilities for his irresponsible gambling.

Well, I must tell you that my dad also advised me against gambling but up until now, I've not been out of control because I embraced responsible gambling and made a principle out of it.

[danherbias07]

Ouch, the warning was right on the money.

Well, I think what his Dad said was just factual, and gambling can really destroy a human if unchecked. I think what happened to the son is the curiousity on why his father was stopping him. I don't think there's a thing called unlucky. It's just the son being out of control after he experienced gambling.
The inability to learn more about gambling, especially the house edge, and how we are going to lose in the long run if we continue, and not being able to stop when it's messing up the financial cycle. It's all mental, not unlucky, but I think his Dad just hit the right words for it.

[Rruchi man]

"Son, don't gamble in casinos, because we are an unlucky family, and that's why we try to stay away from games of chance."

So maybe he would have been lucky if he had gambled elsewhere besides casinos.

What you listen to affects you most times; your interpretation can be your manifestation. Think about it; when you hear that you are unlucky and believe it, your attitude towards gambling will be different. In skill-based games where you should sharpen your skills, you will have the mindset that regardless of your effort, you are never going to amount to much result. In games based on chance, you will be depressed by this thought, and a depressed gambler seldom makes good choices in gambling.

[Dunamisx]

If you want to be gamble, do it for fun and not because some are going after superstition believes, you may be grounded with this, because we cant hide the truth for live, the better we understand how we should gamble and what to expect from it, though there could be a benefit form it, but not in all cases this can be made applicable, so that we don't make others feels full dependent on superstition.

[libert19]

You should have linked the interview.

And as for superstition, I don't consider, 'thinking oneself to be unlucky' a superstition, it's a fact that gambling is game of chance.

[Botnake]

If you truly believe gambling is based on pure luck, then it’s not surprising to also believe in superstitions. In a way, that gives you some kind of fulfillment, like you still have a “strategy.” There’s actually nothing wrong with that. People believe in different things, and it really depends on what makes you comfortable and happy when you gamble.

But if you look at it realistically, those things don’t really help you win. The house edge is fixed, and in the long run, that’s what always beats us.

[Yablee0]

"Son, don't gamble in casinos, because we are an unlucky family, and that's why we try to stay away from games of chance."
And this superstition affected him; he thought for a long time about giving up gambling.

Who knows maybe his dad didn't buy the idea of his dear son gambling at the first point and trying any possible means in stopping him and that seems the only idea that came through his mind at that point. However if that wasn't his intentions either, to me I don't believe in all those superstitious stuff in my gambling things all am pretty sure of and always have at the back of my mind is that gambling is never sured  and all winnings is completely initiated on luck bases and nothing more, so when am on my gambling streak I always ensure to stay within my range so as to stay safe and most importantly I do well to invest what I can afford to let go so my peace can be ensured.

[casey15]

Interesting read. But does superstition really affect gambling... When it comes to superstition, what usually comes to my mind is that there are use of spiritual powers to change the result of a gamble which is very unlikely.
But for the 'unluckiness', this isn't the first time I have heard something like that. And it always intrigue  me to find out that such things exist and person are really unlucky.. I use to think it only affect some certain life choices like jobs and marriages but not casinos . As casinos can sometimes prove to be mathematical and sometimes predictable.. but that is an interesting find though

[joeperry]

It can actually affect gambling but depends on how you will input it and it can be effective. I already tricked myself about it for instance, I'm starting to lose consecutively and there's a grudge on me that says I need to place higher bet in order to cut lose or win back my losses but I have a superstition that after 3 consecutive losses, I should stop gambling as the 4th one is a bad number as it means death which could also means loss in profit or money so I believe in that superstition and wouldn't risk to have 4 losing bet consecutively and I just restarted the count the next day and it's actually effective for me and been using it since then.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Well, some superstitions like that are not actually lying, but in most cases like that, one kid from that family usually ends up to break that chain that has been repeating for years or decades. Just like the story that I had, a man told his kid that he should not travel out of their village to a city because their family never make in the city, that many people has gone and didn't succeed, but at the end, the kid went, succeed. In most cases, some would go and also fail, that's why I think that the superstition can be true some times.

[KiaKia]

There is something called taboos for the kids in my country, these taboos are not true but they use it to shape kids behavior. If the kid grow to adult, he will understand that it is not true at all but people are only painting it true for the kids to believe. It is for the benefit of the kids. This is similar to what you are talking about.

Exactly my thoughts too, kids are less disciplined, when they their minds on something they won't stop until they get it, which is why this strategy do works most of the time and it is for the greater good.

When they turned into a man or adult someday they will understand that they are been lied to, and this is what I called a good lie because this will protect them until they are old enough to make the right decision for themselves.

Gambling is based on luck, you will surely not win every now and then, and some times you will have to taste losses over and over until you get lucky again, gambling is online for those who knows how to protect themselves financially.