The counting for this one goes like this:Īs you can see, it’s the same as a 29-hand, without the nobs. In all my playing, I’ve gotten it once! My grandpa (whose gotten a 29 hand) wasn’t so impressed! The fives can be in all in the hand or three in the hand and one in the cut card.Īs such, the odds are higher of getting this, though it’s still tough. It’s much (much) easier to get this hand.Īll you need is ANY combination of 4 fives and a ten-value card. The second-highest hand is very similar to the highest, just without the nobs.
If you want more details on the counting, check out my 29 hand counting guide. The Jack must NOT be the same suit as the fives in your hand. It requires a very specific set of circumstances. Some people go their whole lives without ever getting it! The odds of getting this are 1 in around 200,000. The top hand is, of course, the illusive 29-hand. Seven-Seven-Eight-Eight-Nine The 29 Hand: The Best There Is.
