What IS Luck?

[onesandzeros]

I'm curious in hearing other peoples perceptions of "luck". It is after all whatever we believe it is, dynamically tuned to us. Interesting topic I think and there is a lot of debate on the subject.

I think "luck" is an illusion that we create in our minds because of emotional attachment, not truth. We create this illusion because then we can blame something or someone other then ourselves for the bad results we often get through bad play. Results tell the truth.

I live in a casino town and you see purple haired lady's talking all the time about how unlucky they were while gambling. How can you possibly expect to beat a game that you have a - edge in and then blame it on something other then you? Seems to define the word insanity!