A low pair is easy to spot, but another useful combination may be hidden in the same five cards. This archive quiz asks readers to examine the entire hand before committing, a habit that matters most when a familiar default hold has a credible alternative.
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: Low pair or something else
Jerry Stickman · Mar 15, 2025
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