Probability of Receiving Complete Suit as Hand at Bridge

Theorem

The probability of being dealt a complete suit in a deal at Bridge is $1$ in $158 \, 753 \, 389 \, 900$.

Proof

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Sources

• 1986: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers ... (previous) ... (next): $158,753,389,900$
• 1997: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $158,753,389,900$