A strategy card works best when its assumptions match the game being played. This archived discussion centers on using that compact reference, where the order of the entries and the precise meaning of each hand description matter as much as having the card nearby.
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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Using video poker strategy cards
Jerry Stickman · Apr 05, 2025
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