Card Players Cling to The Old Card Back Designs
A survey of card players shows deep superstition about backs, with San Francisco and Kansas City dealers reporting strong loyalty to traditional angel and lily backs. Designers find few takers for new patterns as clubs prefer familiar symbols and colors.
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