A two-card royal, an inside straight and a three-card flush can all draw attention for different reasons. This archive quiz asks readers to compare those possibilities in context rather than choosing the combination with the most impressive name.
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 Quiz: Two-card Royal Flush, Four-card Inside Straight, or Three-Card Flush?
Jerry Stickman · Jan 06, 2024
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