Gambling Superstitions

Gambling superstitions

As said in one of my previous blogs, I will elaborate on my experience in Genthing Highlands. I may come across as being a racist in this article as it is a known fact that most or I can calmly say majority of the gamblers up there are Chinese. I am not being racist but this was my honest observation and knowledge.

These are some superstitions that are very common among Chinese people or a gambling fanatic in Asia:

• Don't count money during a gambling session. ( My dad stopped gambling because I asked him how much he has made so far! Crazy, maybe not! )
  
• Stay away from sex and females (for men)
• Avoid seeing monks or nuns before going to a casino.
• Wear red underwear when gambling. (I have seen this with my own eyes!)
  
• Do not touch someone's shoulder while he is gambling. (Gosh, I almost got into trouble with this old lady because my handbag was touching her shoulders. She gave me a good stare! I knew I should back off!! haha )
  
• Females are more likely to win during their period. (I was talking to this young lady who won a large sum of money from a poker table and I congratulated her. Then I asked her what's your secret and she said " I have my period, and its good luck!" Wow! I never knew that PMS was a good sign to gamble!)
  
• Don't check into hotels with bad numbers like 4 or 14.
• Don't enter casinos through their main entrance for it is cursed. (My uncle always told me that as he was a big gambler!)
  
• Switch on all the lights at home before going out to gamble. (Light to shine your way, darkness will bring you down! Muahahah)
  

The Chinese can be very superstitious, especially when it comes to gambling. Some Chinese gambling superstition thinking and behavior have become essential parts of the Chinese culture and are popularly accepted by most of the population.

Chinese believe that picking the right numbers can affect one's fortune. Some Chinese gamblers even avoid certain hotel room numbers or even parking lot numbers like "58" (sounds similar to "won't prosper" in Cantonese) or "4" (sounds similar to "die" in Cantonese) and choose positive hotel room numbers like "18" (sounds similar to "will definitely prosper" in Cantonese) or "84" (sounds similar to "prosperous until death" in Cantonese).

To a Chinese person, the number "8" relates to prosperity and the number "4" is relates to death. Numbers such as "3", "6" and "9" are also considered to be good numbers that, when combined correctly with the number "8" or other numbers, can contribute to good chances of winning when gambling. A combination of so-called good numbers include "1388" (which sounds similar to "prosperity in one's lifetime" in Cantonese), "998" (sounds similar to "prosper for a long time" in Cantonese) and "168" (sounds similar to "prosper all the way" in Cantonese). 888 casino is one of the examples of a successful casinos online, leverages the meaning of the number "8" to create a very strong brand under 888.com domain name.

Picking the wrong numbers, however, can spell big trouble. A Chinese gambler will avoid staying in "wrong" hotel rooms, with bad numbers and will generally stay away from such numbers before going to a casino. Superstitious gamblers might also perform rituals that will bless the gambler with good fortune and will keep away bad luck such as praying, offering fruits to the gods etc.

So there it is..some of the few superstitions that are commonly known to most Malaysians or gamblers. Hope you enjoyed the read!

Cheers!!!

The Do's And Don'ts Of Online Gambling

For every positive, there's a negative that goes along with it. There's a proven method to bypass that grizzly creature on your video game and a way to seriously screw it up. For any area, of progression a set of rules for Do's and Don'ts apply. This certainly holds true in regard to the successful industry of online gambling. Since money is often involved, any interested player should know what and what not to do in the way of casino games.

DO - FIND YOUR GAME

Always know what you are getting yourself into before you decide to jump the gun! You never wish to dive into anything without prior knowledge. One may be well versed from poker to the craps table. Find one game you're most confident/ good at and scope it out first. There are thousands of websites offer online gambling where you can play for free or compete for cash prizes. Be sure to inquire within the casino to get the details on the exact services they provide.

DON'T – BE HASTY

One of the worst things any player can ever do is to increase a wager after losing a couple of rounds. By doubling up you're going for a bigger reward yet taking greater risks. Some employ this strategy because they feel the pendulum will eventually swing in their favor. This is normally a sign of frustration and an act of desperation. Don't ever step over your financial boundaries. If you lose consecutive hands proceed with caution. Whether it's on the strip or an online casino, a player never wants to lose focus and make irrational bets.

DO - INVESTIGATE PROCEDURES

Before signing up for online gaming one needs to do some investigating. Gambling is embraced internationally yet still illegal in some areas. Be sure that the preferred website accepts players from your locality. More importantly, regulations of your surroundings should be checked to guarantee your eligibility. No need to set yourself up for failure. Taking a little time to research online gambling procedures is something you certainly want to do.

DON'T - FALL FOR THE BONUS

In search of that perfect online gambling site you'll encounter several offering attractive bonuses and incentives. A one hundred percent money back guarantee sounds great but what does the fine print consist of? Don't jump into a program that offers a bonus with strict limitations. For example, the one hundred dollars they're offering to refund may come after a certain number of plays and a combination of how ever many wins the underlying terms state. Though rare and seldom seen, a handful of sites do offer generous incentives. After thoroughly reading the conditions there's absolutely nothing wrong with accepting online gambling rewards.

THE CONCLUSION

Online gambling is just that - taking risks for fun, excitement or profit. Understand that even the most effective strategies won't always make you a champion. A player should never look toward this industry as a main source of income or a serious career. Clear your mind, remain cautious of all losses and have a blast.

Rambling on Gambling ...

Gambling ?? Poker?? Black Jack?? All these words are very common but it's alien to me as I have not gambled before. The closest I have come to gambling was playing Bluff with my college mates. The only casinos' I have been to are Genthing Highlands in Malaysia and Ruby Room in Perth. I do not gamble simply because I have the fear of loosing my money and paranoid of being bankrupt one day if i get addicted to the game. I know this may sound silly but it's a known fact that once one starts gambling its addictive and unstoppable!

According to Wiki, "Gambling has a specific economic definition, referring to wagering money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods. Typically, the outcome of the wager is evident within a short period of time." Having said that, there are many different types of gambling such as casino games, table games, electronic gaming, non casino gambling games, parimutuel batting, sports betting and many more. I did not realize that there were so many different types of gambling methods until I stumble upon an article online.

There are many other users of the term gambling. The many risk-return choices are too referred to colloquially as "gambling." Whether this terminology is acceptable is a matter of debate, but generally the following activities are not considered gambling:

• Emotional or physical risk-taking, where the risk-return ratio is not quantifiable (e.g., skydiving, bunji jumping, asking someone for a date, etc.)
• Insurance is a method of shifting risk from one party to another. Insurers use actuarial methods to calculate appropriate premiums, which could be considered similar to calculating gambling odds. However, insurers can set their premiums to obtain a long term positive expected return.
• Investments are also not considered gambling, although some investments can or may involve a significant risk. Some examples of this nature are bonds, stock or even starting a business can be considered as investment.
  

I enjoy the psychological aspects of gambling especially the 'problem of gambling'. According to some studies carried out, many people participate in gambling as a form of entertainment or fun or even as a means to gain an income. Gambling like any other behavior can become a psychological addiction and can become a harmful behavior to some people. Reinforcement schedules will lead gamblers persist in gambling even after repeated losses. Also the false perception of "getting rich quick" or even "I need to make up for my losses" may lead to a negative outcome. This will lead to negative outcomes such as dept, unhealthy living habits, destruction of self and many more.

There are many times that I have gone to the casino in Genthing Highlands and I have come across many funny characters. I will share some of this in my next blog...
Stay tuned to more insights on gambling ....


Cheers!

Baby Steps.. maybe not!

It's dark, gloomy and no one is in the office. There is complete silence except for the buzzing noise of the air conditioning in the office. I walk towards my desk and switch on the computer, grab a warm glass of water and wait till the screen comes on. Sitting in this 'red' chair and reflecting on the past days and how I can become better, how I be the best I can be at this very new field I'm in, how I can improve my gaming skills, how am I going to absorb all the information that is available to me, what are the challenges that will come across my path in time to come and I realize that there are so many questions I can ask myself. Some can be answered and some may not be answered right away and some things I may never ever find out.
I find myself gazing at the screen not knowing where to start or what I should do next. Noticing that time is passing me by and I have yet to open anything on my computer, I tell myself "Baby steps, and slowly but surely you will catch up!" Then another voice speaks up, "What do you mean slowly but surely? There is no time to lay back and relax! Come on, move it! Absorb and learn as much as you can, you have no time to waste! Time is everything and you need to make the best of everything!" Then a smile comes upon my face with relief as now I know all I really need to do is to get to work and just do it! (Oh how I love that caption from Nike! "Just Do It" )

So , I pick up from where I left, which was staring at the screen to start opening up my emails, getting down to the nitty- gritty details of this amazing new field! Now my day has began and I'm ready to start absorbing and learning as much as I can to make the best of the day! It's back to work now and will probably add on to this lil short blog or come up with a whole new blog tomorrow.

Tip: Make the best of it, no matter what the circumstances are!


Cheers...