An apparently modest draw can outrank a pair when the pay table does not reward that pair. This column's NSU comparison is a reminder that the labels on the cards are only part of the decision; the game assigns those combinations their value.
The wider question
A useful hand comparison starts with the exact variant and its complete payout schedule. A familiar game name is not enough to identify every rule. When reading a historical strategy discussion, keep its assumptions attached to the example; a different schedule or extra feature may call for a different comparison.
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John Robison · Dec 18, 2024
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