Do you believe in "Hot" and "Cold" dealers or any other superstitions?

Just curious. I notice that some people say there are no such things as a hot or cold dealer and base their answers on statistics, while others swear that it exists. I guess my question is, say you found a good game (whether it be single deck, shoe whatever, good penetration and rules), but while observing a specific dealer you notice that he is flipping 20s and 21s hand after hand even during positive counts. Would you still jump in or would you seek out another dealer? I know it may sound silly, but I've come across people that believe in it and just wondering what your thoughts are to it and how you would respond. Thanks

The definition of a hot dealer is a skinny blonde, brunette, or red head (Hell, I'm not picky. I'm like God....I love almost all of them!!) with big tits and a fun experimental, willing attitide. Now that's a hot dealer! Just make sure to bring your own antibiotics!

On a serious note:

I would jump into any game if the dealer dealt deep, fast, and it wasn't crowded, and the game was good. It wouldn't matter if the dealer was pulling 20s or 21s four or five hands in a row. That happens from time to time. Ploppies generally have the belief of a "hot" or "cold" dealer/table, etc...

A "hot shoe" is one which has wild fluctuations in the count. That's my definition.

but how do u know? If the shoe is bad u can go to another with the same or better pen...

I used to run up and down looking for tables with drunk stupid looking people with lots of chips in front of them.... indication that the dealer is busting regularly...... did not care why.

One thing I have noticed in one place Atlantic City..... seems they will switch dealers as an attmpted "countermeasure" pretty quick...if people at the table are winning.

I avoid certain casinos where I have experienced severe negative fluctuation. Bad memories put me in a mind set that is not conducive to advantage play.

I also have a belief in life balance which leads to supersticion-like behavior. I believe that good fortune tends to even out over the areas of my life, so if I have a great day at work, then other areas are more likely to not go so well (personal relationships, BJ, etc). Logically, there is some causation here between work and personal life, since doing well at work usually requires focus / time and detracts from time spent on personal life. Regardless, I will actively avoid casinos during times when work / personal life is going especially well.

Finally, I try to avoid doing anything risky on Friday the 13th. That is one advantage of online poker since with the time zones I can play where it is not the 13th for me but is for my hapless opponents.

But I'm not giving out names.

Get your own phone numbers like the rest of us.

...with good information, Johnny:)

Our friend has given us a useful tip. Bad players are less likely to be playing poker on Friday the 13th-something I would never have thought of. Such insights into the mindset of negative ecxpectation bettors can be useful.

I think superstitions should be left to the arena of fun/innocent entertainment and never taken seriously. Any gambler that puts any stock into superstitions is usually a true junkie and quite reckless.

As far as hot or cold dealers, just look at is as variance. I'm still in the middle of the longest losing streak of my life. All I see are "hot" dealers. Variance, variance, variance. As my long losing streak has pointed out, maintaining a bankroll and playing within it is the key.

As we've seen with so many stong poker players on TV and from books, you must not be concerned with the concept of money. Around the house, I am cheap, cheaper, and cheapest. Paying an extra dollar here or there pisses me off, yet I do not flinch to put out a max bet of $150 when the count is good, and then having to double down at the appropriate time. Just to lose it and fire away again.............

Leave the stupid rabbit's foot at home, it will do nothing to help your game if you are in the right mindset.

appearing superstitious is like having a form fitting excuse for just about anything .... the stupider and weirder you make it the better

I should clear up one thing. Yes, superstitions are useful as camoflage. Put on your best acting face and milk it all the way baby!