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Why Is Number #4 Skipped In Triton Poker Schedules?

Triton Poker is easily one of the biggest brands in live poker across the world, and more so in the Asian continent. And for those who have been following the various Triton stops across regions, you may have noticed that the number 4 (four) is always kept out of their schedule. Did you know why?!

Triton Poker Series Montenegro 2024 schedule skipped Event #4

In several East Asian countries and cultures (mostly China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan), the number four is soaked in superstition. This fear of the number four, known as tetraphobia, holds significant power, influencing various aspects of daily life and business decisions. This is probably why Triton Poker also skips numbers like #4 and #14 on their tournament schedules. Let’s delve into the origins of this belief and explore its impact.

Linguistic roots

The root of tetraphobia lies in linguistics. In Chinese, the word used for the digit four sounds creepily similar to the word for death. And what’s worse is that this phonetic resemblance is seen across multiple other cultures too. In fact, in the countries Japan and Korea, the words used for four and death are absolutely identical. This linguistic association has led to widespread avoidance of the number four in everyday life. Take a look below:

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• In Chinese: The word for “four” is “四” (sì), and the word for “death” is “死亡” (sĭwáng).
• In Japanese: The word for “four” is “四” (shi), and the word for “death” is also “死” (shi).
• In Korean: The word for “four” is “사” (sa), and the word for “death” is “사망” (samang).

Building design and business decisions

Tetraphobia has practical implications. Many buildings skip the fourth floor altogether, similar to how some Western buildings omit the 13th floor due to triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13). In Beijing, vehicle license plates avoid the number four, and even global brands like Nokia steer clear of starting their phone models with this number.

Businesses in these cultures take tetraphobia seriously. To thrive, they ensure their phone numbers, product serial numbers, and addresses are devoid of the number four. Western companies sometimes consider rebranding to appeal to these markets. For instance, Four Seasons hotels or Foursquare might reconsider their branding strategies.

Magic, maybe. But after watching the Triton it seems that 4 is a very unlucky number in certain cultures. Point being: logic over superstition 100% of the time

— Rob Della Morte (@PGADellamorte) September 24, 2022

Pop culture and entertainment

Tetraphobia extends beyond business decisions. In the world of entertainment, filmmakers and producers often avoid using the number four in titles to appeal to a global audience. Imagine if producer Michael Bay or Steven Spielberg had to consider this when naming their next blockbuster!

Cultural perspectives

While this number holds plenty of superstitious value in a few cultures, it’s essential to remember that other cultures also have their own set of fears and beliefs. In America, for instance, the number 13 is also considered unlucky. In other countries, different numbers or symbols might hold negative connotations. It’s a fascinating glimpse into how beliefs can shape behaviours and decisions on both personal and societal levels.

Number 4 in Triton Poker events?

So, to answer our question at the top, in Triton Poker tournaments too, the number 4 is probably intentionally skipped to satisfy this cultural superstition mentioned above. It’s fascinating how cultural beliefs can influence even the structure of poker tournaments, even in the 21st Century. There’s no official announcements from Triton that they skip 4 for this reason, but it’s safe to assume that it’s because of superstitious reasons. 

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