Perfect play refers to decisions under a defined game model, not a session without losses. This archive reading is an opportunity to separate the quality of a hold from the outcome of its draw and to consider why a precise pay table belongs in the definition.
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.
Perfect Video Poker Play
Jerry Stickman · Jul 13, 2024
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