An ace carries no automatic premium simply because it is the highest rank. This archived NSU question is a useful way to examine how a card's value depends on possible paying combinations, particularly in a game that does not award a high pair.
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.
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Ask the Slot Expert: What does NSU have against aces?
John Robison · Feb 26, 2025
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