{"id":17824,"date":"2025-02-10T22:46:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T15:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=17824"},"modified":"2025-02-10T22:46:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T15:46:29","slug":"can-you-be-lucky-at-cards-and-in-love-a-valentines-day-myth-busted-by-casinoaus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=17824","title":{"rendered":"Can You Be Lucky at Cards and in Love? A Valentine&#8217;s Day Myth Busted by CasinoAus"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2585170\/5155011\/CasinoAus_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SYDNEY<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; This Valentine&#8217;s Day, we&#8217;re tackling an age-old saying: <b>&#8220;Lucky at cards, unlucky in love.&#8221;<\/b> Does dominating the poker table mean you&#8217;ll fold when it comes to romance? New research from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinoaus.org\/blog\/poker-stars-to-watch-2025-fresh-faces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CasinoAus<\/a> reveals that there is no truth to the superstition.<\/p>\n<p>It turns out that the phrase, dating back to the 17th century, suggesting success in games of chance might hurt one&#8217;s love is grounded in superstition rather than fact.<\/p>\n<p><b>Debunking the Myth<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The truth is, success in cards doesn&#8217;t doom someone&#8217;s love life, and numerous studies prove it:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A study published in the Journal of\u00a0Gambling Studies\u00a0report found that professional poker players often excel in <b>self-discipline and emotional control<\/b>, supporting stable long-term relationships.<\/li>\n<li>According to a 2023 survey, <b>56% of pro poker players are in long-term relationships<\/b>, proving poker skills and lasting love can coexist.<\/li>\n<li>A University of Nottingham (2020) study on\u00a0gambling behaviours found <b>no link between gambling success and relationship dissatisfaction<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, no need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/i-learned-poker-applied-it-dating-i-found-love-1892761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pick between a Royal Flush and romance<\/a>\u2014plenty of people manage both.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why the Saying Exists<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Psychological factors like <b>confirmation bias<\/b> may lead us to notice instances where the saying seems true while ignoring the many examples where it&#8217;s not. Several other theories might explain how this superstition came to be:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Focus and Priorities<\/b>: People deeply engrossed in gambling may dedicate less time to building romantic relationships.<\/li>\n<li><b>Risk-Taking Traits<\/b>: The bold, high-stakes behaviour that benefits gamblers might not always suit the stability needed for long-term relationships.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cultural Beliefs<\/b>: Old European superstitions emphasised balance in life, suggesting that too much fortune in one area could lead to misfortune in another.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Defying the Odds<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To prove the myth wrong, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinoaus.org\/blog\/poker-stars-to-watch-2025-fresh-faces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">let&#8217;s look at poker players<\/a> who&#8217;ve been lucky in both cards and love:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jennifer Tilly<\/span><\/b>: The actress and poker player won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in 2005. She&#8217;s been in a long-term relationship with fellow poker pro <span class=\"xn-person\">Phil Laak<\/span> since 2004.<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Victoria Coren Mitchell<\/span><\/b>: The first woman to win a European Poker Tour event, Victoria has earned over <span class=\"xn-money\">$2.5 million<\/span> in poker winnings. She&#8217;s happily married to comedian <span class=\"xn-person\">David Mitchell<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Daniel Negreanu<\/span><\/b>: Nicknamed &#8220;Kid Poker,&#8221; Daniel has won six WSOP bracelets and over <span class=\"xn-money\">$50 million<\/span> in tournament earnings. He married <span class=\"xn-person\">Amanda Leatherman<\/span> in 2019, proving that poker and love can go hand in hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Proven: You Can Be Lucky at Both<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Superstitions should not dictate one&#8217;s choices this Valentine&#8217;s Day. Whether aiming for success at the table or planning a romantic evening, <b>luck doesn&#8217;t have to choose sides<\/b>. Romance and success are perfectly compatible.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2585170\/5155011\/CasinoAus_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SYDNEY<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; This Valentine&#8217;s Day, we&#8217;re tackling an age-old saying: <b>&#8220;Lucky at cards, unlucky in love.&#8221;<\/b> Does dominating the poker table mean you&#8217;ll fold when it comes to romance? New research from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinoaus.org\/blog\/poker-stars-to-watch-2025-fresh-faces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CasinoAus<\/a> reveals that there is no truth to the superstition.<\/p>\n<p>It turns out that the phrase, dating back to the 17th century, suggesting success in games of chance might hurt one&#8217;s love is grounded in superstition rather than fact.<\/p>\n<p><b>Debunking the Myth<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The truth is, success in cards doesn&#8217;t doom someone&#8217;s love life, and numerous studies prove it:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A study published in the Journal of\u00a0Gambling Studies\u00a0report found that professional poker players often excel in <b>self-discipline and emotional control<\/b>, supporting stable long-term relationships.<\/li>\n<li>According to a 2023 survey, <b>56% of pro poker players are in long-term relationships<\/b>, proving poker skills and lasting love can coexist.<\/li>\n<li>A University of Nottingham (2020) study on\u00a0gambling behaviours found <b>no link between gambling success and relationship dissatisfaction<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, no need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/i-learned-poker-applied-it-dating-i-found-love-1892761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pick between a Royal Flush and romance<\/a>\u2014plenty of people manage both.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why the Saying Exists<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Psychological factors like <b>confirmation bias<\/b> may lead us to notice instances where the saying seems true while ignoring the many examples where it&#8217;s not. Several other theories might explain how this superstition came to be:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Focus and Priorities<\/b>: People deeply engrossed in gambling may dedicate less time to building romantic relationships.<\/li>\n<li><b>Risk-Taking Traits<\/b>: The bold, high-stakes behaviour that benefits gamblers might not always suit the stability needed for long-term relationships.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cultural Beliefs<\/b>: Old European superstitions emphasised balance in life, suggesting that too much fortune in one area could lead to misfortune in another.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Defying the Odds<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To prove the myth wrong, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinoaus.org\/blog\/poker-stars-to-watch-2025-fresh-faces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">let&#8217;s look at poker players<\/a> who&#8217;ve been lucky in both cards and love:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jennifer Tilly<\/span><\/b>: The actress and poker player won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in 2005. She&#8217;s been in a long-term relationship with fellow poker pro <span class=\"xn-person\">Phil Laak<\/span> since 2004.<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Victoria Coren Mitchell<\/span><\/b>: The first woman to win a European Poker Tour event, Victoria has earned over <span class=\"xn-money\">$2.5 million<\/span> in poker winnings. She&#8217;s happily married to comedian <span class=\"xn-person\">David Mitchell<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Daniel Negreanu<\/span><\/b>: Nicknamed &#8220;Kid Poker,&#8221; Daniel has won six WSOP bracelets and over <span class=\"xn-money\">$50 million<\/span> in tournament earnings. He married <span class=\"xn-person\">Amanda Leatherman<\/span> in 2019, proving that poker and love can go hand in hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Proven: You Can Be Lucky at Both<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Superstitions should not dictate one&#8217;s choices this Valentine&#8217;s Day. Whether aiming for success at the table or planning a romantic evening, <b>luck doesn&#8217;t have to choose sides<\/b>. 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