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What is the probability of drawing to an inside straight in poker?
In poker, the odds of drawing to an inside straight can be a bit tricky. For a start, there are only four cards that can complete the straight, which makes it a 4 in 52 chance, or about 7.7%. However, after the flop, your chances improve slightly to about 16.5%, because there are fewer cards left in the deck. Keep in mind that the probability of winning with such a hand is still low, so it's usually not a good idea to bet heavily on an inside straight draw.
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