Three matching ranks already form a recognizable winner, but the remaining decision depends on the variant. This archived topic focuses on improving that starting hand and opens the door to comparing full houses, four of a kind and any kicker-sensitive awards.
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.
Improving Three of a Kind in Video Poker
Jerry Stickman · Feb 02, 2025
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