We’ve have a reader question come in on the subject of poker. Let’s take a look: Question: What is the Difference Between Bridge Size and Poker Size Playing Cards? Answer: Playing cards are 3.5" in height. Poker (Wide) size cards are 2.5" (62mm) wide and Bridge size cards are 2.25" (57mm) wide. Most casinos and poker rooms use bridge size (yes, bridge) cards because they are easier to handle and shuffle than... 

This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look: Question: What is the Probability Getting Straight in Poker with a 52 Card Deck and a 5 Hand Where Ace is High or Low? Answer: There are 10,200 (10,240 if straight flushes are counted) possible straights, so the odds of getting a straight given a five card hand are 32359:128, or approximately 253:1.  Read More →