If you watch any movie that involves poker, it seems like it’s only a matter of time before a royal flush makes an appearance. This hand in poker is the ten, jack, queen, king and ace, all of the same suit. Typically the hero of the movie is dealt this hand and it is revealed in a dramatic fashion. The reason for this is that a royal flush is the highest ranked hand in the card game of poker. But multiple cinematic appearances aside, how likely is it to be dealt a royal flush? What is the probability that you would see this type of hand?