In our community there is always a lot of talk about superstitions at the table. Stick changes, dice tossed off the table, waitresses interrupting the shooter; these are just some of the frequent events that take place during a session of craps. And many believe, in a superstitious way, these occurrences will impact our game.

There are many gaming superstitions and many feel they adversely impact on our game. But, do they? For quite some time I have stated that the belief in craps superstitions should not be a part of a serious player's game. Still, as a student of energy, I believe that there are energetic indicators or signs that are subject to a player's interpretation. It is natural for all of us to look for signs to guide us into what we perceive to be an unknown aspect of the game.

Through observation and perception in the present time, we work to understand our gaming environment as we play. It is just part of figuring out the game as we play along.

Most players believe that superstitions and signs are the same thing. Not really. I personally do not attach any meaning to superstitions because, as players, we attach the emotion of fear to them. We are afraid something will happen if we don't follow the rules of that particular superstition.           ..read more