Robison's series turns to straight flushes after an unusual Deuces Wild hand. With more than one card represented in a position, the familiar five-card shortcut is no longer enough; the definitions in the game rules become part of the calculation.
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.
This is an original editorial reading note on the topic of a John Robison column, not a reproduction of the full article. The date above belongs to the original publication. Read the linked column for the author’s complete account and conclusions.
Ask the Slot Expert: Split Card calculations: Straight Flush - Part 1
John Robison · Jun 26, 2024
Read the original report ↗
