Is there a trick to winning the lottery? Well, according to some people, winning involves a touch of superstition to up the luck. Granted, there have always been superstitions surrounding gambling. Gamblers would do anything for just a bit more luck. Modern day lottery players are just as superstitious and many old gambling superstitions have been transformed into modern use by scratch off ticket buyers.
Buy From More Than One Place
You must never buy several lottery tickets in a row from one place. Instead, for the best luck, stop at several places to buy your lottery tickets. The belief is that at least one of these places will be lucky for you.
Hairy Arms
The luckiest lottery tickets are those that are bought from a woman with hairy arms. This belief probably goes back to the European superstition that people who have hairy arms attract wealth. People with hairy fingers are also said to attract wealth.
Found Money
Always buy lottery tickets with found money. I’ve come across this superstition in a number of places. If someone finds a dollar or two out on the ground, they believe it is a sign of luck and that the money should be used to play the lottery for more good luck. Some people actively search for lost coins and play lottery tickets with the change. They call it a “change exchange program.”
Let the Clerk Pick
Those who aren’t feeling particularly lucky will let the clerk pick their scratch-off tickets for them.
Lucky Scratch Off Coin
Scratch off lottery tickets are often scratched with a lucky coin. Sometimes it is a coin that has been found on the ground. Some people use a lucky coin that has their birth year on it for scratching tickets.
Charity First
Before playing a lottery ticket, you must first do some kind act of charity in order to win.
Old Shoe
When you leave the house to go purchase a lottery ticket, have someone throw an old shoe after you. This is an old superstition that is meant to bring you luck and good fortune.
