Some of the most useful strategy lessons are the exceptions to an easy visual rule. This archive selection focuses on quirks, where the cards that seem most promising at first glance may not support the strongest average result under the specified payouts.
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 Jerry Stickman 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.
Video poker strategy quirks
Jerry Stickman · Jul 26, 2025
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