Perfect Euchre Deal: Probability of All Players Having 5 Trump

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What is the probability that, in a single euchre deal, all four players will be dealt perfect potential lay-down hands (5 highest trump cards), each player in a different suit?
 
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DaveC426913 said:
What is the probability that, in a single euchre deal, all four players will be dealt perfect potential lay-down hands (5 highest trump cards), each player in a different suit?

Wouldn't it be zero since it's impossible for two players to get both the right and left bower of the same color? Or are you excluding the left bower?[/color]
 
BobG said:
Wouldn't it be zero since it's impossible for two players to get both the right and left bower of the same color?[/color]

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