Let's have a little laughter today, girls, boys, and pilgrims.
Some of the strangest superstitions occur in a casino; It's hard to believe, but most mature adult gamblers believe this stuff.
The number 1 curse of all time is when the "stick man" is changed in the middle of an ongoing roll for a "point" at the crap table. The players consider this to be a conspiracy between the pit bosses and the dealers to sabotage the "shooter". Truth be told, I've seen it more often, than not, that "seven out" comes on the very next roll. You can immediately know who are the tortured players; They call off their bets for the next roll, take down their bets, or refuse to watch the dice being thrown down the table.
Of course, we also have the "shooter" curse; this is the one where the cocktail waitress walks up behind the "shooter" and announces "cocktails anyone". It's the "kiss of death" to the "shooter".
And then, there is my all time favorite; While the player is in the midst of betting, the wife (or girl friend) wanders over to the table and asks the player "how are you doing". When this happens, you might just as well "color up" and head for the restaurant, for you will not win another bet. It is like they are speaking in code, and it translates to "get the hell off the table; I'm hungry.
Oh yes, there is 1 more; The Hawaiians seem to have the market cornered on this one; One of them will light a match and wave the flame over the table. Of course we all know that this will burn away the evil spirits and banish those same spirits from the casino.
Such are the trials and tribulations of crap players. It's hard enough to beat the game; But you must also overcome all the other distractions. Believe me, when I tell you. I don't make this stuff up!
Now, we come to the card players; Generally, they are a pretty passive group. Most of the "veterans" know that the cards are changed at predetermined intervals. The only time that you hear any moaning from blackjack players is when things are going well at the table, and the dealer is "busting" most of his hands. That happens very infrequently, so generally, blackjack players are glad for a card change.
Pai Gow players are a completely different breed. They actually pay a commission when they win a hand. I'll let you readers figure that one out. Walk by any Pai Gow table and all you will hear is moaning, and whining. They may have just won a hand, but, they will moan that they didn't get the bonus, or that 5 hands ago, they just missed a straight flush. It is non-stop whining, and you had best have a set of ear muffs with you. Pai Gow players feel that it is not enough to have a loaf of bread under each arm, but, they also want one between their legs. In general, they like cards being changed. They feel it will bring them better luck.
Well, so much for todays little dissertation; Grandma's glass is empty, and she is eying my Martini; Bad enough she is smoking my Camels (non filters).
If any of you pilgrims want to reach me; I am at : wdlucifer@cox.net
or: Mordecai
10624 S Eastern Ave
Suite A-594
Henderson Nv 89052
See you next week.
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