Picking Roulette Numbers
The superstition, psychology and humor behind peoples number choicesArchive for choosing roulette numbers
The Number 7
Lucky number seven.
7 is a classic gambling number, commonly associated with slot machines such as Triple 7 Inferno. It’s also the age of all people one year older that 6 (ok, that factoid was a little contrived).
The lucky number 7
So why do people revere the number 7 so much? Is it based on religion, or superstition, or mythology? Or was it just forced upon us by the people who invented gambling? Let’s find out…
The Number 1
Somehow the number 1 feels a little lonely. Like a taunted outcast picked last for the soccer game. For one (parden the pun), it’s usually way out of reach (unless you are playing online (smart cookie that you are).
One is by definition… Lonely
Just the one ticket please...
But what other factoids can I bring to light to spur you into action?
The Number 13
Aaah, the big one. Lucky (or unlucky) number thirteen. As far as superstition goes (in the western hemisphere at least), 13 is one of the most talked about and respected (or feared) numbers of them all.
Don't go out in the woods today, Jason is still alive and well...
After that dramatic entrance, I promise to stop using parenthesis to counter argue my point (perhaps).
Misquoting Wikipedia slightly, “the number thirteen is the.. number after 12 and before 14″. A remarkable insight.
Getting to the point, 13 is unlucky, here’s a few ways that people try to avoid the number 13:
- High rise buildings don’t have a 13th floor (although John Malkevic might have the answer to that
- Friday the 13th makes some people nervous and walk faster down dark streets
How to pick Roulette numbers part deux
I’m going to borrow some content for this post, direct from Silver Oak Casino News. They have an entertaining Top 10 list for how to pick your roulette numbers.
Read the Top 10 ways to pick Roulette numbers on the Silver Oak Casino News Blog.
