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'The Cincinatti Kid' is known for a final scene with two crazy poker hands, where 'Full House' loses to a 'Straight Flush'. What are the odds for this combination of cards between two players?
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45.000.000 to 1
Explanation
'The Cincinatti Kid' is a classic poker film. The plot in the film follows the young poker player through the New Orleans neighbourhoods whilst he is trying to win the title as the world's best poker player. The film is known for its grand finale between Steve McQueen's 'The Kid' and Edward Robinson's 'Lancey Howard'. The odds of the two poker hands in that finale happening in real life is 45.000.000:1, according to an article in Card Player Magazine.
Statistics
38% correct 14 correct · 23 incorrect
Question added 2011-05-12