A compact strategy can be easier to remember than a detailed chart. This archived topic invites readers to consider what simplification leaves out, especially in close hands where an exception may improve theoretical return while adding complexity to the decision.
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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A Simpler Video Poker Strategy
Jerry Stickman · Oct 14, 2023
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