A no go for me.
This separates the addict from the casual casino player.
Reason:
🎰 Hitting a
royal flush in video poker is the ultimate thrill—but it's also incredibly rare. Here's how the
odds break down:
💎 Royal Flush Odds in Video Poker
Scenario | Odds Estimate | Notes |
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Dealt a royal flush outright | 1 in 649,740 hands | This is without drawing—just the initial five-card deal. |
Draw into a royal flush | Varies by situation | Depends on how many royal cards you hold and how many you draw. |
Holding 4 royal cards, drawing 1 | 1 in 47 | You need one specific card from the remaining 47. |
Holding 2 royal cards, drawing 3 | 1 in 16,215 | Much harder, but still possible. |
Overall odds (with optimal play) | ~1 in 40,000 hands | This is an average across many hands and strategies. |
These odds assume you're playing a standard
Jacks or Better game with a full 52-card deck and using optimal strategy.