A fresh quiz gives readers a chance to separate a strong-looking hold from a strong expected result. This archive item is part of Stickman's recurring strategy series, where the educational value lies in explaining the comparison rather than memorizing the last winning draw.
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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Another video poker strategy quiz
Jerry Stickman · Jul 12, 2025
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