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The general form of permutations is P(n, r) = \frac{n!}{(n-r)!}. thus: P(52,5) = \frac {52!} {(52-5)!} = \frac {52!}{47!} = 311,875,200 This ordered list of favored cards in poker is called a permutation.

Hand Frequency Probability Cumulative Odds Mathematical expression of frequency Royal flush 4 0.000154% 0.000154% 649,739 : 1 {4 \choose 1} Straight flush (excluding royal flush) 36 0.00139% 0.00154% 72,192.33 : 1 {10 \choose...

The history of poker has been debated for decades, but many will agree that it closely resembles the Persian game of As nas. "In the 1937 edition of Foster's Complete Hoyle, R. F. Foster declared: "the game of poker, as first played in the United States, five cards to each player from a...

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will soon be opening up a new concept to their rock and roll persona called the Poker Lounge. It is set to open in August and its goal is to give poker a laid back, friendly style to it and make the game "cool." The Poker Lounge is just one part of the casino’s $1.4...

Monday's bracelet came in Event #39. The final nine players remaining was led by Thom Werthmann, the only remaining individual to have won a bracelet in previous years. However a 40-hand showdown of Matt Wood vs. David Woo ensued with Mr. Woo coming out the victor. He won $631,656.

Me and my buddies get together on weekends and play some Texas Hold 'Em. We usually play for drinks and whoever loses the hand has to chug a shot and keep on playing. It is a fun way to get some skills developed and to just have some simple fun. Anyone ever do things like this?

I like to think of myself as a poker star. The way I see it, I am the best player there is. Yes i know, that is kind of arrogant, but I have been playing for years and I know a thing or two about poker. I also gamble at other things as well, so I think this place will become my second home.