The odds on hitting 4 of a kind, when you have 3 of a kind is 23 1/2 to 1 ( 47 cards left in the deck after 5 are dealt , two cards on the re-deal).
So not getting 4 of a kind( when 3 are dealt) in 30 chances is not that unusual
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, uofmsucks1@... wrote:
>
> Hi all. I am a novice, recreational player. I stayed and played (if you
> could call it that) at the Westin in St. Maarten. I lost playing at
> Double Double Bonus machine's 6/5 payout (yes, that is correct). I realize that
> the odds are embarrassing, but my question is, can a casino (that is non
> regulated), work the RNG to deal limited four of a kinds? Besides getting
> spanked by the poor payouts, I felt cheated by the number of four of a kinds
> that I received. Without embelishing, I would guesstimate, that I was
> dealt three of a kind in over 30 situations, to NEVER land a four of a kind on
> the draw! Can casino's that are non regulated, tamper or set payout
> limits? Thank you.
>
> Regards,
> Steve
>
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