A table of expected values can make close holds easier to compare, but only if it models the right rules. This archive selection revisits NSU calculations and the role of a numerical reference when a short strategy chart leaves a decision unclear.
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: Revisiting my NSU EV tables
John Robison · Jan 01, 2025
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