Number 13: Lucky charm or misfortune at the casino?

Does the number 13 bring luck or bad luck in casinos? Discover its impact on games of chance and superstitions at Loco Casino.

The question remains an endless debate between believers and skeptics. And even after so many years, the subject still divides opinions. But what exactly are we talking about? Number 13. Just mentioning it is enough to trigger strong reactions.

Some avoid it like the plague. For example, certain cyclists wear their bib upside down when they are assigned this number. Others embrace it as a lucky charm and rush to play the Lotto as soon as Friday the 13th appears.

In the world of online gaming, and especially in Belgian online casinos like Loco Casino, this duality around the number 13 is much more than a simple superstition: it influences behavior, bets, and sometimes even winnings.

Why is the number 13 considered unlucky?

Historically, the number 13 has often been associated with bad luck. Many cultures, particularly in the West, have considered it a negative omen. Some streets skip number 13, and hotels even omit the 13th floor.

In traditional table games, such as online roulette, this number often raises suspicion among players. But why this rejection? Several explanations exist.

One of the most common refers to the Last Supper, where Judas, the traitor, was the thirteenth guest. Others see it as a disruption of the number 12, a symbol of harmony (the 12 months of the year, the 12 zodiac signs, etc.). Thus, 13 would break this balance, introducing chaos—and potentially affecting winnings.

A luckier number at the casino

But at Loco Casino, and more broadly in the world of modern online casinos, 13 can take on a completely different meaning. In fact, some players deliberately choose it, convinced that fortune favors the bold.

In certain countries, the number 13 is even seen as a lucky charm. In Italy, for example, it is linked to luck and prosperity, while it is number 17 that raises doubts. So why not try your luck at roulette?

It’s the perfect illustration of this duality. On a European roulette wheel, 13 is indeed present, and players can choose to bet on this very number. The potential payout if it hits? 35 times the stake, just like all single numbers. Will you dare to try it on First Person Lightning Roulette by Evolution?

And what about poker? Drawing a King of Hearts and a 3 can also form a subtle 13, seen as good or bad luck depending on the context. Head over to Oasis Poker by Betsoft to test this theory for free thanks to demo mode.

On our platform, the number 13 also appears in certain jackpots or even in the minimum bets of some games.

Superstition or strategy: what to believe?

What you should remember is that in the world of casinos, luck is as much a matter of mathematics as it is psychology. Beliefs and rituals—even the most irrational ones—have real influence over players’ behavior, except in dice slots.

And that’s also what makes the game so captivating: between pure chance, strategy, and intuition, each round is unique. So, is 13 a lucky number or a sign of misfortune? In the end, it all depends on you.

All it takes is two clicks with itsme® to sign up at Loco Casino and find out. You are free to trust your lucky numbers, follow your instincts, or rely on probability. And who knows? Maybe the next jackpot will fall on number 13.