> Thanks for taking this further. We are very interested
> in the answer. For a moment, let us consider that
> perhaps this event (4 naturals) is very, very rare
> (like we said, 1 in 194,481 rare) and 3 naturals don't
> happen all that often (roughly 1 in 10,000). Should we
> be considering the thought that the casino is cheating
> somehow?

Don't get confused. If I say to you, "Deal four hands and try to get four naturals," that's 1 in 191,603 (more precise figure for double deck). That's not the same as dealing 5,000 hands and trying to observe one streak of four naturals. So, be careful; that event isn't nearly as rare, of course.

> Looking forward to the new answer.

Me too. But, I'm also looking forward to the formula and methodology for finding the answer. ("Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime!" :-))

> Also, has anyone else following this thread ever
> seen, received, or been the victim of 4 naturals in a
> row (or even 3)?

Three for sure. Personally, I do not remember four in a row on either side of the table.

Don