Calculating the Probability of a Royal Flush in Texas Holdem with 9 Players

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In summary, the probability of getting a royal flush in a game of Texas Holdem with 9 players is 1 in 649,740 when the goal is to produce a royal flush on the table without betting or playing against each other. This calculation would require considering various cases separately, with only one of them being relatively easy.
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How would I calculate the probability of getting a royal flush in a game of Texas Holdem with 9 players sitting on a table playing not against each other (without betting), but with the goal of producing a royal flush on the table. It doesn't matter which player gets the royal flush. The goal of the whole table is accomplished when a royal flush is attained.
 
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I think you will have to consider a lot of different cases separately. Only one of them is really easy, so I'll just do that one. The probability that the board will be a royal when we have no information about the hole cards is

[tex]\frac{20}{52}\cdot\frac{4}{51}\cdot\frac{3}{50}\cdot\frac{2}{49}\cdot\frac{1}{48}=\frac{1}{649740}[/tex]
 

Related to Calculating the Probability of a Royal Flush in Texas Holdem with 9 Players

1. What is the probability of getting a royal flush in a standard 52-card deck?

The probability of getting a royal flush in a standard 52-card deck is approximately 0.000154%. This means that out of every 649,740 hands dealt, only one will be a royal flush.

2. How many different combinations of a royal flush are possible?

There is only one possible combination of a royal flush in a standard 52-card deck. This combination consists of the cards Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and 10, all of the same suit.

3. Is the probability of getting a royal flush affected by the number of players at the table?

No, the probability of getting a royal flush remains the same regardless of the number of players at the table. Each player has an equal chance of getting a royal flush in a given hand.

4. How does the probability of getting a royal flush compare to other poker hands?

The probability of getting a royal flush is significantly lower than other poker hands, such as a straight or a flush. However, it is the highest-ranking hand in poker and is considered the most desirable hand to have.

5. Can the probability of getting a royal flush be increased through certain strategies or techniques?

No, the probability of getting a royal flush is purely based on chance and cannot be influenced by any strategies or techniques. It is important to remember that poker is a game of probability and luck, and no amount of skill can guarantee a royal flush.

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