Chinese Gamer Wary Of Cashing In

A vast number of online casino gamers have won so much money at various websites that it is no more news, unless of course the winning is huge. But recently, something happened in a casino that has got be the first of its kind. In the Jackpot City Online Casino, a Chinese player won quite a large sum of money. But the person had serious doubts about whether to cash in the jackpot or not. This is because he was wary of the winning number.

To Cash In Or Not – The Issue Of Numbers

This aforementioned Chinese player hit the WowPot jackpot. The winning at GBP 4,444 was quite sizable. But the person became immediately concerned because of the number four repeating itself four times, which has negative implication in Chinese culture. A number getting repeated multiple times is quite common in online casinos. In addition, in Western culture too there is no problem with the number four getting repeated multiple times. But, in Western cultures too some numbers can cause problems due to superstitions. For example, the number 13 is considered unlucky in the United Kingdom and also in the United States, and 111 is considered inauspicious in Australia.

In Chinese culture, the number “four” getting repeated four times may spell danger due to superstitions, and it may even symbolize a doom. The casino player felt that cashing in may bring about intense bad luck and might even be the cause of his death. Because of this concern, the person refrained from cashing in, though the winning is considerable by any standards.

The online casino company has released a statement stating the details. It has also been noted that the winner has become extremely alarmed because of the number four, which denotes death in Chinese culture. Naturally, the winner was alarmed because the winning number at WowPot jackpot had four fours in it. So, it is quite understandable why the gambler has become so concerned.

Not The Usual Thing At Online Casinos

A gamer not cashing in even after winning a huge hand at online casinos is actually quite rare. So, this is by no means a traditional reaction. Winners are usually thrilled after such a big jackpot, even if the person was playing just for fun and not for the money involved. There is usually a lot of jubilation and celebration. Often, the casino too holds a ceremony to give away the winning money, and this is followed by some publicity. But with this Chinese person not cashing in, even the Jackpot City Online Casino is facing a dilemma about what to do and how to resolve the issue.

When it comes to long believed superstitious people, it seems that no amount of money can be good enough, particularly when it becomes a matter of life and death.

The Solution

The Jackpot City Online Casino has released another statement recently that the authorities are discussing the matter with the winner to find a solution to the problem. There are two ideas that are being discusses at this time. The player may be offered a lesser amount that does not include any fours, or the payout money may also be converted to another currency.