Video Poker

[Davidr1978]

I understand about optimal play but are we sure the value of holding 2 off-suit high cards rather than just one of them is worth blocking the primo hands?

I see Kim, Hampus and Moritz play this way and it makes no sense as they are mad gamblers but this is pussy play imo.

It's like surrendering or buying insurance in BJ which they don't do. 

[dispenseri]

I don't know for sure myself but I assume it's the right call if they're doing it. A lot of the RTP is in the pairs I believe

[Biddly]

Assuming jack king off suit (on double double bonus), the below is your expected return based on total bet:

Holding both jack and king - 45.3284%

Holding jack only - 43.2478%

Holding king only - 41.6433%

In the long run you will always get more money back from holding both cards

 

[dispenseri]

On 06/09/2023 at 13:48, Biddly said:

Assuming jack king off suit (on double double bonus), the below is your expected return based on total bet:

Holding both jack and king - 45.3284%

Holding jack only - 43.2478%

Holding king only - 41.6433%

In the long run you will always get more money back from holding both cards

 

Jack king off, Kim's and my favourite hand

[HunterBartlett]

Hey @Davidr1978, you bring up a great point about holding 2 off-suit high cards. On the surface, it may look like a cautious move, especially when you're comparing it to the more "go big or go home" approach some players take in other games like Blackjack.

[HunterBartlett]

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Edited 24 October by HunterBartlett